Difficulty 4
Break frequency 6
216 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
1.5m - 2.0m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: longinus
Date created: 04/03/2008
recommended board
- Shaper: Walden
- Design: Magic Model
- Sizes: 8'0 to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >85kg to all weights
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general information
Utakleiv is named after the nearby fishing village, which will make a good base for you, or at least a good place to dry your cod each night for the mornings breakfast. A beautiful icy beach which works in the predominant SW swell pattern of the region.
Tides are in the largish range here at 9-foot range so try the beach at mid tide and then see what happens to the wave as the banks dry or flood. When the beaches become tide affected the points are often worth a look, especially if the swell is over the 4-foot mark.
Wave length
<50m
Best months
July - October
Equipment
Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- Board shorts
- Spring suit
SW
SW
SW
SW
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