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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 high around 10 PM in Svolvær tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at around 40%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Svolvær
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Svolvær
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Tomorrow night
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 13 °C15 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C35 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C18 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 17 °C34 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C17 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C
59 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Svolvær
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 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. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 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 | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% 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 around 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.