Eyvík
A small beach on the Tjörnes peninsula, near Húsavík, with clean waves both ways.
Eyvík is a small beach on the Tjörnes peninsula, north of Húsavík, Iceland's whale-watching capital. It has a very clean beach break both ways, with easy access.
It works even in summer, when the rest of the island is usually quieter.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Summer and autumn |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or shortboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Eyvík
The water is around 5 °C in winter and 11 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water below 7 °C.
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Localism and vibe
No one in the water.
Surfing style
Clean beach break.
Hazards
Very cold water and isolation.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.