Sandvík
Reykjanes, Iceland
Beach breakIntermediate
On the Faroe Islands' dramatic island of Suðuroy, Sandvík is one of the archipelago's most consistent surf beaches, an exposed bay where North Atlantic swells arrive with full force beneath some of the most dramatic cliff scenery on earth.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–3m at 14–18s
Wind
SE
Light to E under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Oct–Apr
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand and black rock
Shape
Powerful peaks along the exposed beach
Length
50–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
- •Why: Remote North Atlantic conditions with cold water and unpredictable weather
Hazards
- •Very cold water, 6–10°C
- •Faroese weather changes extremely rapidly, fog, wind, and rain can arrive without warning
- •Suðuroy requires a ferry from Tórshavn (2 hours), plan carefully
Local Tips
- •The Faroe Islands are one of the world's most extraordinary landscapes, every visit feels surreal
- •Faroese lamb and fermented fish (skerpikjøt) are cultural experiences worth trying
- •The islands have no surf shops, bring everything you need from the mainland
Location
63.8833, -22.7500