The Surf Window

Sola Beach

Rogaland, Norway

Beach breakIntermediate

Near Stavanger on Norway's southwest coast, Sola Beach is the country's most accessible quality surf destination, a long, flat sandy beach exposed to North Sea swells where Norway's surf scene first took root and the largest surf community in the country still thrives.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1–2.5m at 12–16s

Wind

SE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Sep–Apr

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the long beach

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: All levels
  • •Why: Long beach with varied peaks, the most accessible Norwegian surf

Hazards

  • •Cold water, 7–14°C depending on season
  • •Strong winds from the west can make conditions rough
  • •Stavanger Airport is adjacent, aircraft noise and restricted airspace

Local Tips

  • •Sola Strand Hotel overlooks the break, a great base with ocean views
  • •Stavanger's oil industry wealth means excellent restaurants and services nearby
  • •The Viking museum at Landa near Stavanger is extraordinary, one of Europe's best Viking sites

Location

Map showing the location of Sola Beach in Rogaland, Norway

58.8833, 5.6333