Hoddevik is a village and surf beach in Stad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the western coast of the Stadlandet peninsula.

Hoddevik
Village
View of the village valley, from access road.
View of the village valley, from access road.
Hoddevik is located in Vestland
Hoddevik
Hoddevik
Location in Vestland
Hoddevik is located in Norway
Hoddevik
Hoddevik
Hoddevik (Norway)
Coordinates: 62°07′23″N 05°10′03″E / 62.12306°N 5.16750°E / 62.12306; 5.16750
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityStad Municipality
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6750 Stadlandet

Hoddevik has good surf as it is exposed to west swells, but remains very wind-sheltered due to the surrounding high mountains.[2] The white sand beach and a local surf-hostel add to Hoddevik's appeal.[3]

Around 14 people live year-round in the village (as of 2022).[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Hoddevika, Selje" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  2. ^ "Hoddevik - Visit Norway". Visit Norway. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Stad Surfing Hostel and Surf Hire". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  4. ^ https://www.vg.no/sport/i/5G9kAE/surferne-tas-av-kvinneboelge. VG.no. Retrieved 6 August 2022