Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) surfForecast / Faroe Islands / Faroe Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WEST
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Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) this week:

The surf forecast for Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 10th May)18ft (5.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, near gales from the E by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, near gales from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
10
1
NNW
9
0.8
N
9
1
N
9
1
N
9
1
NNE
10
1.8
ESE
6
2
SSE
6
2.1
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
9
1.8
NNW
8
1.1
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
4.5
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
10
2.5
NNE
10
1.9
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
189
102
162
175
197
224
329
469
89
66
24
3
444
216
99
38
4213
2308
1288
674
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
10
N
15
E
35
E
55
E
35
SE
30
S
25
W
40
WNW
45
NW
45
NW
40
NW
25
WNW
20
N
25
NNW
45
NNW
45
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:21PM1.25m
9:25AM1.01m
9:54PM1.21m
9:57AM0.96m
10:31PM1.16m
10:35AM0.91m
11:17PM1.11m
11:28AM0.85m
00:20AM1.06m
12:55PM0.82m
1:47AM1.04m
2:36PM0.85m
3:04AM1.08m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.38m
4:50AM0.44m
4:16PM0.40m
5:25AM0.48m
4:46PM0.44m
6:06AM0.51m
5:23PM0.48m
6:57AM0.54m
6:11PM0.53m
8:06AM0.56m
7:17PM0.58m
9:38AM0.53m
9:21PM0.60m
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5:03
5:01
4:58
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:47
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9:44
9:46
9:49
9:52
9:54
9:58
10:00
6
7
5
1
1
3
Temp °C
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
-3
-4
-5
0
0
-3
-3
0
1
1
-4
-6
-6
-6
-4
-2
-2
-7
-6
-5
-4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
1
NNW
9
0.8
N
9
1
N
9
1
N
9
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
1.3
S
8
0.8
SSW
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
W
11
1.1
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
E
7
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
44
189
102
162
175
197
116
168
124
191
65
24
45
114
216
99
38
98
61
48
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
13
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.5
SW
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
11
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
SE
6
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
3
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
13
Energy kJ
9
37
3
33
21
4
33
3
10
89
34
5
3
17
38
4
1
38
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
12
0.5
N
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
15
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
3
6
3
3
10
1
3
55
66
3
4
5
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
10
0.9
NNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
0.7
ESE
4
1.8
ESE
6
2
SSE
6
2.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSW
4
1
W
7
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.8
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
6
1.7
WSW
6
3.5
WNW
8
4.5
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
10
2.5
NNE
10
1.9
NNE
10
Energy kJ
480
67
106
13
224
329
469
17
89
1208
966
444
24
170
1344
4213
2308
1288
674
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
4
2
Distance (km)
838
1076
374
350
350
374
389
389
61
533
566
725
778
778
375
386
515
515
704
616
813
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Faroe Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Faroe Islands, consider staying in Thorshavn which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Faroe Islands where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tvoroyri which is 30 km (19 miles) away and Klaksvik, 48 km (30 miles) away.

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