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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 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
7.9° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Húsavik Shorey (Sandoy) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NNE
8
1.6
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
2.1
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
12
0.4
SE
6
0.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
178
123
123
91
55
185
181
428
355
277
102
36
13
11
12
5
4
6
11
3
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
15
E
10
SW
15
S
20
SE
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
7:25PM1.47m
7:46AM1.34m
8:08PM1.51m
8:30AM1.30m
8:53PM1.52m
9:14AM1.23m
9:39PM1.48m
10:02AM1.13m
10:30PM1.41m
10:54AM1.03m
11:28PM1.32m
11:56AM0.95m
00:37AM1.23m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.23m
3:18AM0.18m
3:29PM0.26m
4:03AM0.19m
4:07PM0.30m
4:49AM0.23m
4:45PM0.36m
5:38AM0.30m
5:21PM0.43m
6:31AM0.38m
5:54PM0.49m
7:33AM0.46m
4:54PM0.55m
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:31
4:28
4:24
4:22
4:20
4:18
4:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:16
10:19
10:22
10:23
10:27
10:29
10:31
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
10
11
4
2
2
5
5
3
2
2
1
1
6
8
6
3
6
6
7
4
3
4
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
NE
7
1
SW
15
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
NE
7
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SW
11
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
816
865
583
343
270
154
62
32
12
447
277
435
334
188
68
12
622
814
2
11
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
SSW
8
1.2
SW
14
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
180
4
123
123
91
55
23
20
20
38
526
102
36
75
11
24
5
4
2
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.5
E
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
NE
12
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
1
22
3
8
18
36
5
32
28
25
13
6
5
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
9
0.4
NE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.6
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
2.1
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
178
4
23
185
181
428
355
221
393
13
31
712
459
300
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
374
374
34
33
34
381
374
374
374
355
33
33
33
355
350
33
350
389
660
572
372
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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).

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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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