Havik (Lista)
The Lista beaches, at Norway's southern tip, with lots of peaks nearby.
Lista is a flat peninsula next to Farsund, at the southern tip of Norway, with several beaches and points that get south-west swell. At Havik you surf the big and the small beach («store» and «lille» Havik).
There are many other spots nearby to explore depending on the wind.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | SW, W, S |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE, E |
| Tide | No significant tide |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| 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 funboard or shortboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Havik (Lista)
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.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Rocks and cold water.
Map
Other spots nearby
Hå (Jæren)
A right point by the old Kvassheim lighthouse, in southern Jæren.
Hå (Jæren)
A quiet beach in southern Jæren, with small waves and no crowds.
Klepp (Jæren)
Jæren's longest beach, with points at both ends.
Klepp (Jæren)
One of Jæren's most popular beaches, with a river mouth and a point at the north end.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.