Tjornuvik Bay Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Very cold water temperature (8 °C) at Tjornuvik Bay accompanied by sub-zero wind chill temperatures (-1 °C). Wearing a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots will be little defence against the cold, making it difficult to stay in the sea for very long. Feeling bitterly cold and cloudy.

Map of current Faroe Islands Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Faroe Islands Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Tjornuvik Bay. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Tjornuvik Bay water temperatures peak in the range 9 to 13°C (48 to 55°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their lowest on about the 20th of February, in the range 7 to 8°C (45 to 46°F). At its highest in early to mid August, low water temperatures at Tjornuvik Bay are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold. The lowest water temperatures at Tjornuvik Bay mean that you will need a flexible 6/5/4mm wetsuit or a well fitting 5/4mm wetsuit with gloves and 5mm neoprene booties and a hood to surf here in mid to late February.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Tjornuvik Bay can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Tjornuvik Bay. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.