Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 3
item list element: Varberg
item list element: Apelviken
item list element: Toro Stenstrand
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:35.920Z

Varberg
type: TouristAttraction
description: Varberg is Sweden's unlikely surf capital—a beach break on the west coast that catches North Sea swells and has developed a passionate local community against all odds. The waves are small but consistent during autumn and winter, the water is cold, and the tide is minimal. But Swedes are determined, and Varberg has become the hub for Scandinavian surfing. Proof that surfing culture can thrive anywhere with enough commitment and stoke.
disambiguating description: 🇸🇪 Sweden's surf capital • Cold determination • Scandinavian stoke
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 57.1058
  longitude: 12.2508
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: West Coast
  address country: Sweden
  address region: Europe
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 240°-310°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 6s - 10s
  description: Needs at least 6s period. Ideal: 10s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.1m and 0.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Autumn-winter storms. Minimal tide. Cold water year-round.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Cold water (8-18°C). Thick wetsuit required most of year.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GOT
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from GOT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Scandinavian surf guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 13
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 270
    workable range min: 240
    workable range max: 310
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GOT
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from town.
  best season:
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months names: Apr, Aug
    season explanation: Autumn-winter storms. Minimal tide. Cold water year-round.

Apelviken
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 🇸🇪 Sweden's best-known spot • Soft beach breaks • Scandinavian soul
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 57.0822
  longitude: 12.2544
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Varberg
  address country: Sweden
  address region: Europe
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 225°-315°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.3m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.3m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 4s - 6s
  description: Needs at least 4s period. Ideal: 6s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Autumn and winter storms. W-NW winds produce best conditions.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Very cold water. Baltic Sea = low salinity means less buoyancy.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GOT
  type: Place
  description: 65 minutes drive from GOT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Local surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 8
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 270
    workable range min: 225
    workable range max: 315
    sweet spot size m: 1.15
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GOT
    drive time minutes: 65
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South of Varberg. Surf center on beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Sep, Apr
    season explanation: Autumn and winter storms. W-NW winds produce best conditions.

Toro Stenstrand
type: TouristAttraction
description: Torö Stenstrand is Sweden's most surfed spot—an exposed beach on Torö Island about 80km south of Stockholm where the Swedish surf scene truly established itself. The annual national surf competition has been held here since 1991, cementing its place in Scandinavian surf history. When SW to S winds exceed 10 m/s, waves stack up along the sandy beach with occasional rocky sections adding variety. The proximity to Stockholm makes it the capital's go-to wave when conditions align. Cold, committed, and surprisingly consistent.
disambiguating description: 🏆 Sweden's most surfed • National contest venue • Stockholm's go-to
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 58.8234
  longitude: 17.8156
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Torö Island
  address country: Sweden
  address region: Europe
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 135°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.3m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.3m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 4s - 6s
  description: Needs at least 4s period. Ideal: 6s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: SW-S winds produce waves. 10+ m/s winds needed.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very cold Baltic water. Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ARN
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from ARN airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Swedish Surf Federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 6
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 180
    workable range min: 135
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.05
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ARN
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Torö Island, 80km south of Stockholm. Easy beach access.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Sep, Apr
    season explanation: SW-S winds produce waves. 10+ m/s winds needed.