Arctic Surfing in Northern Norway

by Jack Dostine (Australia)

Australia

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Local Norwegian Surfer Solveig throws a "Shaka" as other surfers enter the water.
Local Norwegian Surfer Solveig throws a "Shaka" as other surfers enter the water.
Waves roll in from the Norwegian Sea as surfers prepare to face the force of the wave in freezing cold water.
Waves roll in from the Norwegian Sea as surfers prepare to face the force of the wave in freezing cold water.
A local farmer sits in a lifeguard tower with his dogs whilst a surfer prepares to brave the cold with special 8mm wetsuit, gloves, booties and hood.
A local farmer sits in a lifeguard tower with his dogs whilst a surfer prepares to brave the cold with special 8mm wetsuit, gloves, booties and hood.
Consistent waves make the spot famous for surfers searching a novel wave and a favourite for hearty locals who seem unfazed by the cold.
Consistent waves make the spot famous for surfers searching a novel wave and a favourite for hearty locals who seem unfazed by the cold.
White sand beaches, lush green farmland and dramatic granite peaks that plunge into the Norwegian sea set the scene.
White sand beaches, lush green farmland and dramatic granite peaks that plunge into the Norwegian sea set the scene.