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Windsurfing in Norway

1 windsurfing spot in Norway. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best time for windsurfing in Norway: January, August–October. Then 14–19 windy days a month and water at 6–16°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Top picks: Lista – Borhaug.

BestOct, Dec–Jan

Borhaug

Lista · Norway

Intermediate and up · 9°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ KRS 88 km

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.

Month by month in Norway

Month	Windy days	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	18	6°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	4°C
FebruaryFeb	14	5°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	5°C
MarchMar	15	5°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	7°C
AprilApr	15	6°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	10°C
MayMay	14	10°C	5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	13°C
JuneJun	14	14°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	16°C
JulyJul	13	16°C	4/3 wetsuit	18°C
AugustAug	15	16°C	4/3 wetsuit	18°C
SeptemberSep	14	16°C	4/3 wetsuit	16°C
OctoberOct	19	14°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	12°C
NovemberNov	13	10°C	5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	8°C
DecemberDec	17	8°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	5°C

Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for windsurfing in Norway?

Best time for windsurfing in Norway: January, August–October. Then 14–19 windy days a month and water at 6–16°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

What wetsuit do I need in Norway?

It depends on the month: about 16°C water in August (4/3 wetsuit) and about 5°C in March (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

Is Norway good for beginners?

The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.

Which airport is closest?

Kristiansand Airport (KRS), 88 km from Lista – Borhaug.

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