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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 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 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 1.3m 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.4m) 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 Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
2.1
ESE
7
2.3
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
10
1.8
SW
9
1.7
SW
9
1.4
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
123
55
396
585
682
512
407
111
22
18
11
5
4
1
12
1
2
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
SSE
30
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:13PM0.90m
7:21PM0.60m
Low Tide
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
8:53AM0.51m
5:44PM0.60m
8:22PM0.60m
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4:28
4:24
4:22
4:20
4:18
4:16
4:13
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10:19
10:22
10:23
10:27
10:29
10:31
10:34
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3
1
Temp °C
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
10
10
9
9
9
9
5
4
3
0
0
0
4
5
9
6
7
6
6
7
7
6
4
0
2
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.7
ESE
9
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.6
SW
12
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
7
1.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
343
270
154
62
25
26
505
407
503
350
311
65
18
360
683
12
1
20
5
2
338
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
SW
12
0.6
SSW
8
1.3
SW
14
1
E
8
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
SW
14
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
7
0.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
123
123
55
23
14
23
50
605
111
20
18
11
5
47
1
2
1
2
3
2
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
8
0.7
SE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
7
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
1
3
8
18
7
35
59
22
12
6
19
4
5
2
1
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
5
2.1
ESE
7
2.3
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2
ESE
8
0.4
S
4
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
5
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
2
SW
9
1.8
SW
9
1.7
SW
9
Energy kJ
30
396
585
682
512
5
153
280
14
404
549
571
508
481
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
33
34
381
616
372
372
34
34
33
33
33
355
355
350
350
397
678
389
389
381
355
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Faroe Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
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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