Conditions at Hoddevika in May
May: Late Spring Lull
May is where the season starts to fade. Average swell height drops to 1.0m (3.3ft) and the average wave period falls to 8.5s, meaning the North Atlantic's deep storm swells are giving way to shorter-period windswell and weaker fronts. The direction distribution still favors the beach - NNW leads at 22.0%, and the optimal W/WNW/NW/NNW direction sum is near 56% - but most of this energy is small, with the bulk sitting in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range. Hoddevika becomes a fun, fun-sized longboard wave rather than a serious cold-water performance wave.
Wind-wise, May can be frustrating. NE (15.7%) and NNE (14.3%) are the most frequent directions, and the truly offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector is less consistent, leaving the ideal window at 18%. Air temperatures moderate to an average of 8.0°C, water warms to 8.2°C, and rainfall is lower at 3.17mm/day. If you catch a clean window, the bay is beautiful in spring light - small, but physically and mentally refreshing.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Hoddevika for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Hoddevika.