Surf spot

Hoddevik

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Country: Norway
Coordinates: 62.1246, 5.1588

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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.8	1.9	2	2	1.9	1.6	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.3	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.7	2	2.1	2.1	1.9	1.7	1.5	1.3
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.8	7	8	8.4	9.9	10.3	9.2	8.8	8.4	8	8.1	8.4	8.3	7.9	7.6	7.3	8.2	8.2	8.1	8.3	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.1	8	5.7	7.2	6.8	7	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.2	4.7	5.8	6.4	6.5	7	7.1	7.2	7	8.1	7	6.6	6.7	7.5	9.2	9.9	10.4	11.1	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.3
Wave energy (kJ)	115	133	173	210	224	418	521	573	576	553	522	488	343	366	423	303	227	307	303	284	267	214	157	117	91	66	27	45	48	50	50	52	53	50	57	47	119	205	242	260	186	115	63	64	74	98	121	199	484	808	954	1046	844	693	533	381
Wind speed (km/h)	40.6	38.2	38.2	31.6	37.6	50.1	62.6	31.3	27.9	26.5	26.5	25.2	23.4	19.4	19.1	6.8	3.8	13.4	26.7	32.4	32.9	31.4	27.8	22.1	21.5	13.5	16.9	17.5	12.2	11.9	8.4	13.7	19.6	5.5	3.7	10.2	17.7	21.3	8.1	14.8	21.4	36.1	29	30.2	30.3	34.4	36.5	37	34.3	31.8	35.3	40.9	46.5	50.8	41	46.8
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Hoddevik, Norway is one of Scandinavia’s most iconic surf destinations, set on a dramatic stretch of the Norwegian coast in Vestland county. It’s a sheltered bay with a long, scenic beach break framed by steep mountains, grassy hills, and a small quiet village atmosphere.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beach break with consistent Atlantic swell exposure.
Best conditions: Works well with westerly swells and specific wind directions that keep the bay clean.
Wave quality: Can produce fun, fast, and occasionally powerful waves, especially in solid swell.
Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a thick wetsuit is essential.

Vibe

Hoddevik is known for its remote, peaceful setting and strong surf culture. Despite being relatively isolated, it has become a favorite among surfers looking for a mix of good waves and incredible scenery. The beach and surrounding cliffs give it a wild, untouched feel.

Good to know

Suitable for a range of surfers, though conditions can get challenging in bigger surf.
Best visited in autumn and winter for more frequent and powerful swell.
There are a few local surf accommodations and a laid-back community feel.

In short

Hoddevik is a beautiful, cold-water surf spot with reliable Atlantic energy, a scenic beach break, and a uniquely remote Norwegian atmosphere—perfect for surfers who want nature and waves in equal measure.