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North swell and southwest wind is the clean setup.
Strong rips can show up when the surf gets bigger, and the Arctic water means full winter gear is normal outside the mildest windows.
Surf GuideLofoten Islands and Arctic
Kvalnes (Lofoten)
Kvalnes is an exposed Lofoten beachbreak, a raw Arctic setup where north swell, mountain weather, and strong rips make the setting as memorable as the wave. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kvalnes (Lofoten) in Lofoten Islands and Arctic.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationLofoten Islands and Arctic, NO
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