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Borestranden — Norway
Surf coast

Borestranden

Jæren, Rogaland · 🇳🇴 Norway

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A wide dune-backed beach on the Jæren coast — one of Norway's most reliable and best-loved surf breaks.

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Sea temperature
~15°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clean North Sea green
Sand
A wide golden-grey beach behind big marram dunes
Swimming
Bracing, with a shallow sandy shelf and near-constant surf
Surf
One of Norway's best-known surf beaches, with reliable Atlantic windswell
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Protected dune landscape on the open Jæren coast south of Stavanger
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Borestranden: frequently asked questions

Where is Borestranden?

Borestranden is at Jæren, on the coast of Norway.

What is the sea temperature at Borestranden?

In the warm season the sea at Borestranden reaches about 15°C. Cool, clean North Sea green.

When is the best time to visit Borestranden?

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

What kind of sand does Borestranden have?

Borestranden has a wide golden-grey beach behind big marram dunes.

Is Borestranden good for swimming?

Bracing, with a shallow sandy shelf and near-constant surf.

Can you surf at Borestranden?

One of Norway's best-known surf beaches, with reliable Atlantic windswell.

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