Åsa
A right by the Åsa harbour jetty, easy to paddle out and good for long rides.
At Åsa, south of Gothenburg, a right breaks next to the old harbour jetty in south-west storms. You get in from inside the harbour, paddling with hardly any whitewater.
After a long ride it's not worth paddling back: it's easier to go inside the jetty and walk back out. Don't park inside the harbour.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | SW, W |
| 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 longboard or funboard; a shortboard with more size. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Åsa
The water is around 3 °C in winter and 18 °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
Right by the jetty.
Hazards
The jetty.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.