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Åkrasanden — Norway
Cold-water coast

Åkrasanden

Karmøy, Rogaland · 🇳🇴 Norway

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Karmøy's long white-sand beach on Norway's south-west coast — turquoise water and dunes that feel improbably tropical at 59° north.

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Sea temperature
~15°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, cold turquoise North Sea
Sand
A long arc of fine white sand facing the open sea
Swimming
Bright but bracing, on an exposed western shore
Surf
Atlantic swell for cold-water surfers
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Karmøy's flagship white-sand beach on Norway's south-west coast, with dunes and offshore skerries
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Åkrasanden: frequently asked questions

Where is Åkrasanden?

Åkrasanden is at Karmøy, on the coast of Norway.

What is the sea temperature at Åkrasanden?

In the warm season the sea at Åkrasanden reaches about 15°C. Clear, cold turquoise North Sea.

When is the best time to visit Åkrasanden?

The best time to visit Åkrasanden is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Åkrasanden have?

Åkrasanden has a long arc of fine white sand facing the open sea.

Is Åkrasanden good for swimming?

Bright but bracing, on an exposed western shore.

Can you surf at Åkrasanden?

Atlantic swell for cold-water surfers.

Does Åkrasanden have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Åkrasanden holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source