Tjørnuvík
Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Beach breakAdvanced
On the Faroe Islands' main island of Streymoy, Tjørnuvík sits at the end of a dramatic fjord between two famous sea stacks (Risin og Kellingin) and catches north Atlantic swells in one of the archipelago's most iconic and dramatic settings.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–NW 1.5–3m at 14–18s
Wind
SE
Light to S under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Oct–Apr
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Black sand and rock
Shape
Beach peaks at the head of the fjord
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
- •Why: North Atlantic exposure and cold water require experience
Hazards
- •Cold water, 7–11°C
- •The fjord channels strong winds, conditions can deteriorate quickly
- •Remote village with very limited access
Local Tips
- •The sea stacks Risin (the Giant) and Kellingin (the Witch) are Faroese folklore made stone
- •The village is one of the oldest in the Faroe Islands, inhabited for over 1,000 years
- •The hiking trails from the village offer extraordinary views of the surrounding fjords
Location
62.1317, -6.9117