Orrestranda
Jæren's longest beach, with points at both ends.
Orrestranda is a beach of about 5 km between dunes, within a protected landscape. Besides the beach break, there are points at the northern and southern ends; the northern one can be very good, although it rarely works.
There's plenty of space and few people.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| 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 Orrestranda
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 and points.
Hazards
Currents and cold water.
Map
Other spots nearby
Klepp (Jæren)
One of Jæren's most popular beaches, with a river mouth and a point at the north end.
Klepp (Jæren)
Jæren's most popular right point, between Bore and Hellestø.
Sola (Jæren)
The Jæren beach closest to Stavanger, with the cleanest peak by the northern rocks.
Hå (Jæren)
A right point by the old Kvassheim lighthouse, in southern Jæren.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.