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Northern Lights Forecast for Svolvær
Svolvær, Lofoten, Norway
68°14′2.4″N ⋅ 14°34′4.8″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 8 PM and 2 AM in Svolvær tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Svolvær
Today at 8:00 PM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:100%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Svolvær
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Svolvær
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Tomorrow night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
- 13 °C96 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C98 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C99 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Aug 17 - Aug 18
- 12 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C90 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Svolvær
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, August 15, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 10% illumination | Sunday, August 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 17% illumination | |||||
Monday, August 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 44% illumination | Thursday, August 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 54% illumination | Friday, August 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 63% illumination | Saturday, August 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 72% illumination | Sunday, August 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 80% illumination |
Monday, August 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination |
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Svolvær
Svolvær is a good northern lights destination in Lofoten if you want more than just a dark-sky stop. It is a working harbour town with boats, galleries and dramatic mountain scenery, so the trip still has shape even if the weather is mixed. The aurora is often part of the plan here rather than the only reason to come.
Where to see the northern lights near Svolvær
The town centre is a little bright and boxed in, so many visitors stay in Svolvær and head toward darker shorelines elsewhere in Lofoten in the evening. That is why guided photo and aurora tours are so common here. Even a short drive away from the busiest part of town can make a noticeable difference on a clear night.
Why Svolvær works as a base in Lofoten
Svolvær is good for winter boat trips, especially toward Trollfjorden, and it has enough cafés, galleries and harbour life to keep the day interesting. It is also one of the easier places in Lofoten to reach by plane, ferry or bus, which matters on a winter trip.
FAQ
Is Svolvær a good northern lights destination?
Yes. Many visitors stay in Svolvær for the whole trip and use tours or short drives to reach darker parts of Lofoten at night.
Can I see the aurora from Svolvær town itself?
Sometimes, yes, but the harbour lights and mountain walls can make the centre less ideal than darker spots outside town.
What else should I do in Svolvær?
Boat trips, especially toward Trollfjorden, are a good fit. Svolvær also works well if you want galleries, cafés and a proper harbour-town feel between aurora outings.
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Svolvær?
In Svolvær, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 2 to 3.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.