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Skagsanden Beach — Norway
Surf coast

Skagsanden Beach

Flakstad, Lofoten · 🇳🇴 Norway

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A mirror-flat Lofoten beach ringed by peaks, where wetsuited surfers ride cold Arctic swell beneath the northern lights.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 13°C at Skagsanden Beach (Flakstad, Lofoten, Norway) in high summer; the season runs Year-round.

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Sea temperature
~13°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, cold Arctic blue
Sand
Wide flat pale sand
Swimming
Cold with strong swell; a cold-water surf beach
Surf
A famed Arctic surf beach with mountain-backed peaks and reflections
Best time to visit
Year-round
Setting
A wide mirror-flat beach ringed by peaks, popular with Arctic surfers
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Skagsanden Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Skagsanden Beach?

Skagsanden Beach is at Flakstad, on the coast of Norway.

What is the sea temperature at Skagsanden Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Skagsanden Beach reaches about 13°C. Clear, cold Arctic blue.

When is the best time to visit Skagsanden Beach?

The best time to visit Skagsanden Beach is Year-round.

What kind of sand does Skagsanden Beach have?

Skagsanden Beach has wide flat pale sand.

Is Skagsanden Beach good for swimming?

Cold with strong swell; a cold-water surf beach.

Can you surf at Skagsanden Beach?

A famed Arctic surf beach with mountain-backed peaks and reflections.

Photo: Ratul Ahsan (CC BY 3.0) · source