Not a one-time test. We continuously monitor Surfshark's WireGuard performance across 142 server locations. Here's what the data actually shows.
As of 22 August 2026, Surfshark averaged 1558.5 Mbps download and 987.0 Mbps upload (peak 2956.3 Mbps) across 142 WireGuard servers in 94884 independent, continuously-updated speed tests — measured by VPNSpeedTest (vpnspeeddata.com). Here is the full performance picture.
Tested by the VPNSpeedTest team · automated, vendor-independent measurement · data as of 22 August 2026 · methodology · about us
Our testing system connects to each Surfshark server location, runs a full speed test (download, upload, ping, and jitter), and logs the results to our database. This runs continuously — not once for a review, but thousands of times per week.
| Metric | Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Average Download | 1558.5 Mbps | Excellent |
| Average Upload | 987.0 Mbps | Excellent |
| Average Ping | 114.5 ms | Testing... |
| Peak Download | 2956.3 Mbps | Peak performance |
| Test Pass Rate | 98.0% | Very reliable (automated testing) |
| Protocol Tested | WireGuard | Fastest protocol |
4K streaming requires roughly 25 Mbps. With Surfshark averaging 1558.5 Mbps in our tests, it comfortably handles Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and other streaming services in 4K quality with bandwidth to spare.
Gaming primarily cares about ping (latency), and latency is dominated by distance to the server — so the figure that matters is your nearest server, not the worldwide average. On nearby servers Surfshark measured as low as 1.6 ms, which is well suited to online gaming. The average across all 142 global locations is higher (114.5 ms) because distant servers like Sydney and Hong Kong add hundreds of milliseconds. Pick a close server — see our server page sorted by lowest ping.
Torrenting benefits from both download and upload speeds. Surfshark's WireGuard performance delivers strong speeds in both directions, and with 142 server locations, you can find a fast nearby server easily.
Based on real, continuously-collected data — not a single test session.
Consistently strong download and upload performance across servers.
142 locations tested with reliable connectivity.
98.0% success rate across all tests.
Every figure here comes from our automated tests, not the provider.
Not all VPN servers are equal. Our data shows significant speed differences between Surfshark's server locations. Here are the current standings: