Hoddevik
Norway · North Atlantic
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.6m N
Wind: 23 km/h ENE (offshore)
Beach faces: W
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:32Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (8°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.1m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 7°C.
AI-generated summary for Hoddevik. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Hoddevik
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 9am (score: 21). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Hoddevik.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Hoddevik
Hoddevik is a highly scenic, remote beach break situated in a deep valley on the Stadlandet peninsula in western Norway. The bathymetry features a narrow expanse of dark, compacted sand set between towering, glacially carved cliffs. This specific geography effectively funnels westerly North Atlantic groundswells directly into the bay. An easterly offshore wind is required to structure the wave faces and counteract the aggressive marine environment. The steepness of the sandbanks frequently produces punchy, fast A-frame peaks that offer short, high-velocity left and right-hand rides. While the sandy bottom is inherently forgiving, the extreme cold water temperatures, heavy winter swells, and rapid wave mechanics make Hoddevik best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. It demands high-quality, thick neoprene insulation and the ability to execute rapid take-offs in a highly dynamic, unforgiving sub-Arctic environment.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Hoddevik. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Hoddevik?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.