Conditions at Hoddevika in November
November: Deep Autumn Push
November turns the dial further toward winter. The average swell height rises to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the average wave period lengthens to 11.1s, bringing back the powerful groundswell that defines this coastline. NNW is the standout direction at 16.3%, with W (12.1%) and WSW (11.5%) also prominent, and the combined optimal W/WNW/NW/NNW window is around 47%. Deep lows in the Norwegian Sea produce consistent head-high-plus surf, and the increased period means the wave quality at Hoddevika improves dramatically.
November also offers the best wind odds of the year. Despite dominant S (15.1%) and SSW (12.7%) flow, the ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE window reaches 24% - the highest of any month. Air temperatures drop to 5.1°C, water to 9.5°C, and rainfall averages 6.56mm/day. With long hours of darkness and an increasingly serious ocean, November is for the committed winter crew, but the reward is some of the best, most powerful surf of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika during November. 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 November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika for November. 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.