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Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Kvalnes (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 CET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kvalnes (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 25th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 74 | 61 | 48 | 118 | 1124 | 473 | 2444 | 1829 | 87 | 340 | 287 | 24 | 480 | 8 | 9669 | 17101 | 14597 | 15198 | 13249 | 11350 | 7981 | 276 | 282 | 188 | 5417 | 3794 | 2679 | 1553 | 1606 | 944 | 1202 | 2074 | 2084 | 1201 | 516 | 510 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:02PM 1.68 | 5:49AM 1.39 | 5:54PM 1.58 | 6:49AM 1.33 | 6:50PM 1.49 | 7:52AM 1.32 | 7:52PM 1.43 | 8:53AM 1.35 | 8:55PM 1.41 | 9:48AM 1.42 | 9:53PM 1.44 | 10:36AM 1.50 | 10:45PM 1.50 | 11:18AM 1.59 | 11:30PM 1.57 | 11:58AM 1.68 | 12:12AM 1.63 | 12:36PM 1.76 | 12:51AM 1.68 | 1:13PM 1.83 | 1:31AM 1.71 | 1:50PM 1.87 | 2:11AM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47AM 0.53 | 11:41PM 0.39 | 11:37AM 0.62 | 12:35AM 0.45 | 12:36PM 0.68 | 1:34AM 0.50 | 1:45PM 0.72 | 2:33AM 0.53 | 2:55PM 0.71 | 3:29AM 0.53 | 3:57PM 0.67 | 4:19AM 0.51 | 4:48PM 0.61 | 5:04AM 0.47 | 5:33PM 0.54 | 5:45AM 0.43 | 6:13PM 0.47 | 6:23AM 0.38 | 6:52PM 0.40 | 7:00AM 0.33 | 7:30PM 0.33 | 7:37AM 0.30 | 8:09PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 10 | 8 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Feels °C (?) | -5 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -9 | -10 | -5 | -2 | -4 | -10 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -4 | -5 | -8 | -5 | -8 | -6 | -7 | -5 | -7 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -13 | -14 | -16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Sat night, min -2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 27mm) on Wed morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Wed morning, min -1°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Fri morning, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Mon night. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Tue morning, min -2°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the N by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kvalnes (Lofoten) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kvalnes (Lofoten) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kvalnes (Lofoten) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kvalnes (Lofoten)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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