
Surf Forecasts:
Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 4,062 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) this week:
The surf forecast for Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 4.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 45 | 42 | 49 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 576 | 318 | 111 | 47 | 33 | 26 | 100 | 119 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:34PM1.77m | 9:20AM1.57m | 9:17PM1.86m | 10:02AM1.58m | 9:59PM1.91m | 10:41AM1.55m | 10:40PM1.90m | 11:19AM1.50m | 11:21PM1.84m | 11:57AM1.44m | 00:03AM1.74m | 12:37PM1.37m | 00:48AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM-0.20m | 3:23PM0.08m | 3:59AM-0.25m | 4:04PM0.05m | 4:42AM-0.25m | 4:44PM0.06m | 5:23AM-0.19m | 5:23PM0.09m | 6:04AM-0.08m | 6:04PM0.16m | 6:45AM0.07m | 6:45PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
24 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 45 | 42 | 49 | 26 | 178 | 95 | 105 | 100 | 111 | 47 | 33 | 26 | 100 | 119 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 12 | N 8 | S 12 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | S 15 | S 13 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NNE 7 | WSW 6 | NE 8 |
6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 8 | S 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | NNW 10 | — | — | S 13 | W 7 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 12 | NNE 8 | S 13 |
4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 5 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 |
18 | 63 | 640 | 580 | 470 | 573 | 701 | 499 | 314 | 12 | 9 | 576 | 318 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 16 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 429 | 429 | 411 | 411 | 411 | 411 | 411 | 411 | 436 | 1111 | 451 | 645 | 436 | 88 | 0 | 434 | 411 | 0 | 88 | 418 |
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Information about the Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) 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 (Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy)) 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 Tjornuvik Bay (Streymoy) 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.
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