Fløde
A reef on the Stad peninsula that only wakes up with big westerly swell.
Fløde is a reef on the Stad peninsula that starts working with around 2 m of west swell and holds a lot more. It gives powerful waves both ways.
It's an option for when Hoddevik and Ervik are too big. There are cabins for rent very close by.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Expert |
| Best swell | W, NW, N |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Mid to high |
| Size | 2–4 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard; a step-up or gun in big swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Fløde
The water is around 6 °C in winter and 14 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water below 7 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonA shortboard leash won't hold in waves of several metres.
View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
View on AmazonSeal a ding on the spot and keep surfing.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Hardly anyone in the water.
Surfing style
Powerful reef waves.
Hazards
Rocks, size and cold water.
Map
Other spots nearby
Stad (Vestland)
Hoddevik's neighbour, by Ervik church: almost always bigger.
Stad (Vestland)
A white-sand bay between mountains on the Stad peninsula, with a surf school and camp.
Hustadvika (Møre og Romsdal)
A beach with reefs near the Atlantic Road, in Møre og Romsdal.
Sola (Jæren)
The Jæren beach closest to Stavanger, with the cleanest peak by the northern rocks.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.