Sørvágur

Vágar, Faroe Islands

Beach breakAdvanced

On the island of Vágar near the Faroe Islands' international airport, Sørvágur sits beside the famous Trælanípa cliff lake (that appears to float above the ocean) and catches Atlantic swells in a landscape so dramatic it feels impossible.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

OptimalW (270°)

WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s

Wind

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Mar

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The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Peaks in the bay below the dramatic cliffs

Length

40–80m

Skill Level

•Who it's for: Advanced surfers
•Why: North Atlantic exposure and cold conditions require experience

Hazards

•Cold water
•The path to Trælanípa lake is above the break, stay safe on the clifftop
•Weather changes rapidly, always plan an exit

Local Tips

•The Trælanípa lake (Sørvágsvatn) optical illusion hike from the village is one of the Faroes' most popular walks
•Vágar Airport is 5 minutes away, fly directly from Copenhagen or Edinburgh
•The lake appears to hang 30 metres above the ocean, it's one of the world's great illusions

Location

62.0707, -7.3060