Surf spot

Húsavik

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Country: Iceland
Coordinates: 65.4056, -13.6759

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Wave direction	ESE	SE	SSE	SE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	SSE	SSE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ESE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.8	5.8	6.5	6.5	5.9	6.3	6	6.8	6.7	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	7.2	7.7	8	8	8.1	8.3	8.5	8.4	8.3	6	3.9	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.2	5.2	6	6.7	5.4	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.9	6.5	6.8	7	7.3	7.3	5.3	5.6	5.9	6.4	5.9	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2
Wave energy (kJ)	42	80	72	76	38	29	59	102	83	49	48	48	46	37	32	45	66	80	89	86	84	76	75	65	56	24	17	31	22	18	18	13	12	9	32	50	44	32	34	43	47	56	73	85	89	81	70	130	211	103	161	189	210	210	205	192
Wind speed (km/h)	11.2	6.6	8.4	34.5	19.2	17.3	19.8	24.7	21.9	25.9	27.5	34.6	56.4	45.4	23.2	12.6	11.1	3.3	7.5	15.6	21.5	14.7	16.8	19	18.8	12	9.8	6.1	5.7	3.3	11.5	14.7	12.8	15.3	17.6	18.8	14.3	10.7	10	9.5	15.5	10.6	4	7.9	17.3	26.3	25.8	19	7.1	8.1	12.6	10.8	15	8	6.6	7.3
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Húsavík, Iceland is a scenic, cold-water surf destination in North Iceland, better known for whale watching than surfing. The surf there is typically exposed, powerful, and very cold, with waves shaped by North Atlantic swells and local winds.

Surf character

Wave quality: Can produce clean, fun waves when conditions line up, but it’s highly weather-dependent
Bottom: Usually a mix of sand and rock, so local knowledge matters
Water temperature: Very cold year-round — a thick wetsuit, hood, gloves, and booties are essential
Crowds: Usually uncrowded

Best conditions

North or northwest swells tend to bring the best opportunities
Offshore winds are important, as wind can quickly make the spot choppy
Best surf often happens during autumn and winter storm windows, though summer can also work on the right day

Things to know

This is a remote, cold-water surf area, so conditions can change quickly
Check tides, swell direction, and wind carefully before heading out
Access may be affected by local terrain, weather, or ice in winter

Overall vibe

Húsavík offers a wild, rugged, Icelandic surf experience rather than a warm-water beach break. It’s ideal for experienced surfers who are prepared for remote conditions and extreme cold.