Hovden, Norway, offers consistent surf year-round, but the best conditions for intermediate to advanced surfers typically occur between November and February. During these months, ground swell dominates (42-66%), providing powerful, clean waves with mean swell sizes ranging from 1.8m to 2.4m. Winter also brings the largest swells, peaking at 2.4m in January and February, but wind conditions are challenging, with only 15-33% of days offering favorable offshore or cross-shore winds. The worst wind conditions are in winter, with 67-85% onshore winds, requiring patience for clean sessions. Spring (March-May) sees a mix of ground and wind swells, with April offering slightly better wind conditions (31% good) but smaller waves (1.4m). Summer (June-August) is the least favorable, dominated by wind swells (85-90%) and weak swell sizes (1.0-1.1m), compounded by poor wind conditions (80-83% bad). Autumn (September-October) marks a transition, with improving ground swell presence (15-26%) and manageable swell sizes (1.6-1.7m), though wind reliability remains low (16-20% good). For surfers prioritizing quality over frequency, late autumn to early winter (November-January) is prime, despite the cold, as it combines solid ground swells with the highest chance of decent wind windows. Those willing to endure harsh conditions will find the most powerful waves, while spring and autumn offer a compromise with smaller but more manageable waves and slightly better winds.