Surf Spots

Asa

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Brantevik

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Brantevik is a right-pointing break near the fishing village of Simrishamn on Sweden's Baltic coast. The wave peels over a sandy base studded with rocks, producing rideable sections across all tidal ranges (the Baltic's tidal swing is minimal—only a few centimeters). The break faces exposure to east and southeast swell, with the best conditions arriving in late autumn and winter when cold-water storms deliver enough fetch to create waist-to-overhead waves. The spot has been documented on major surf atlases and forecast sites, marking it as part of Scandinavia's recognizable—if inconsistent—cold-water network. However, I found no records of historical significance, competitions, or notable surfers specifically associated with Brantevik. The broader Baltic coast saw increased attention from surfers beginning in the late 1990s and 2000s as online forecasting made winter swell windows predictable, though no distinct local scene details emerge for this particular break. Brantevik sits within a small fishing village that peaked as a sailing center in the 1800s. Road access from Simrishamn is straightforward, and the beach provides direct entry. Water temperature hovers near 8°C even in relatively warm months, so a full winter wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots is non-negotiable year-round.

Kåseberga

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Mölle

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Salusand

Sweden (Gulf of Bothnia), Sweden

Salusand is a beach surfing area on Sweden's Bothnian Sea coast between Umeå and Örnsköldsvik. In the local club's guide, Martin Bylund describes a roughly kilometre-long beach facing south-southeast, with waves shaped by changing sandbanks and winds blowing over the sea to the south. His account describes rights and lefts across different sections; the section names are his own, rather than official place names. Salusand Soulsurfers is part of the local surf community. The Swedish Surfing Association dates the club's formation to 2003 and describes its aim of developing wave surfing along the Norrland coast.

Smitingen

Sweden (Gulf of Bothnia), Sweden

Torö Stenstrand

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Torö Stenstrand, located near Nynäshamn on Sweden's Baltic coast, is a beginner-friendly rock-bottom break that hosts Swedish Surfing Association national and regional competitions. The break works best with NW winds and SE swell, offering waves in both directions, though surfers should be prepared for a rocky bottom, cold water temperatures, and crowds.

Vik

Sweden (Baltic Sea), Sweden

Vik is a beginner-friendly surf spot near Simrishamn on Sweden's Baltic coast. Best conditions arrive with ESE swell direction and westerly winds, though watch for rips in the water.