Apelviken
Apelviken is Sweden's most famous surf spot—a sandy bay south of Varberg that catches W-NW winds funneling through the Skagerrak strait. The beach break offers soft, forgiving waves perfect for beginners, though bigger days can challenge experienced surfers. "A-Bay," as locals call it, is also a renowned windsurfing destination, and the dedicated surf center on the beach provides rentals, lessons, and warm drinks for frozen surfers. When autumn storms roll in off the Atlantic, Apelviken delivers surprisingly consistent surf in an unlikely Scandinavian setting.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Direction range
- 225° - 315°
- Size range
- 0.3m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.95×
- Ideal period
- 6s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
8°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South of Varberg. Surf center on beach.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
Autumn and winter storms. W-NW winds produce best conditions.