Hoddevik
A white-sand bay between mountains on the Stad peninsula, with a surf school and camp.
Hoddevik is a small bay surrounded by mountains on the Stad peninsula, one of the most beautiful surf landscapes in Europe. It has a beach break for everyone and a surf school with accommodation.
When it's flat here, neighbouring Ervik usually has a bit more size.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, N, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | SE, S, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year; best in autumn |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or minimalibu for learning; a shortboard in good swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Hoddevik
The water is around 6 °C in winter and 14 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water below 7 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
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View on AmazonHold and smooth turns for a single fin.
View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe, with a surf school.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Cold water and a narrow mountain road.
Map
Other spots nearby
Stad (Vestland)
A reef on the Stad peninsula that only wakes up with big westerly swell.
Stad (Vestland)
Hoddevik's neighbour, by Ervik church: almost always bigger.
Hustadvika (Møre og Romsdal)
A beach with reefs near the Atlantic Road, in Møre og Romsdal.
Sola (Jæren)
The Jæren beach closest to Stavanger, with the cleanest peak by the northern rocks.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.