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.
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Spot Details
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- 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°
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Apelviken?
Apelviken handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Apelviken?
Offshore wind at Apelviken blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Apelviken?
Apelviken wants W swell (225° to 315°) between 0.3m and 2m, with a period of 6s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Apelviken?
The main season at Apelviken is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Apr. Autumn and winter storms. W-NW winds produce best conditions.
How do I get to Apelviken?
Fly into GOT, then allow about 65 minutes by road. South of Varberg. Surf center on beach.
What kind of wave is Apelviken?
Apelviken is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
Autumn and winter storms. W-NW winds produce best conditions.