Conditions at Hovden in November
November: Cold, Dark and Consistent
November solidifies the arrival of real winter surf at Hovden. Average swell height reaches 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and average period climbs to 8.7s, with W 13.6%, WSW 12.3%, SSW 11.7%, SW 11.3%, and NW 11.3% in a broad western distribution. The increase in long, strong W/NW fetches means more consistent power, and the first serious XXL swells of the season can show up as deep lows develop in the Norwegian and North Seas. Wind statistics are surprisingly good for late autumn: ideal conditions run at 18%, with SE 8.1%, SSE 12.6%, and S 12.5% showing a solid southeast component at times. Water temperature falls to 10.0°C, air averages 4.6°C, and precipitation is 7.86 mm/day. November delivers quality, cold, dark surf - bring lights, warm boots, and a thick hood.
Average Spot conditions at Hovden in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hovden 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 Hovden for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hovden 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 Hovden.