Best beaches in Lofoten

The best beaches in Lofoten, on the coast of Norway — 7 shores from Haukland Beach to Skagsanden Beach, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Lofoten is ~13°C, at Haukland Beach, in season around Jun–Aug. Across its 7 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~12.9°C in the warm season.

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  Haukland Beach

  Lofoten, Norway
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  Kvalvika Beach

  Moskenesoya, Lofoten, Norway
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  Unstad Beach

  Vestvågøy, Lofoten, Norway
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  Uttakleiv Beach

  Lofoten, Norway
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  Bunes Beach

  Moskenesøya, Lofoten, Norway
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  Ramberg Beach

  Flakstadøya, Lofoten, Norway
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  Skagsanden Beach

  Flakstad, Lofoten, Norway

When to visit beaches in Lofoten

Most of the 7 beaches listed in Lofoten are at their best June to August, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 12–13°C across the listed beaches. Only Skagsanden Beach stays in season into October.

Choosing a beach in Lofoten

Surfers should look at Haukland Beach and Kvalvika Beach; and for white sand head to Haukland Beach or Uttakleiv Beach.

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