Hoddevik
Hoddevik is Norway's most spectacular surf beach—a remote fjord setting surrounded by dramatic peaks where you can surf under the midnight sun in summer or chase Northern Lights in winter. The water is brutally cold (4-12°C), requiring 6mm wetsuits and booties, but the landscape is otherworldly. Atlantic storms deliver consistent swells to this beach, creating fun, punchy waves in one of Earth's most scenic surf locations. Arctic adventure surfing at its finest.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 250° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
8°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Or Bergen (BGO) 5hr drive
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Hoddevik?
Hoddevik works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Hoddevik?
Offshore wind at Hoddevik blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 70° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Hoddevik?
Hoddevik wants WNW swell (250° to 330°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Hoddevik?
The main season at Hoddevik is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Aug. Autumn/winter storms. Summer midnight sun sessions. Very cold water.
How do I get to Hoddevik?
Fly into AES, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Or Bergen (BGO) 5hr drive
What kind of wave is Hoddevik?
Hoddevik is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Aug
Autumn/winter storms. Summer midnight sun sessions. Very cold water.