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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 30 Aug 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandvik this week:
The surf forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 334 | 257 | 132 | 191 | 118 | 90 | 69 | 54 | 46 | 40 | 23 | 190 | 233 | 155 | 84 | 66 | 55 | 263 | 361 | 345 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:03AM 2.56 | 10:14PM 2.31 | 10:51AM 2.37 | 11:05PM 2.09 | 12:07PM 2.21 | 12:41AM 1.95 | 1:58PM 2.21 | 2:39AM 2.01 | 3:22PM 2.39 | 3:48AM 2.22 | 4:14PM 2.64 | 4:34AM 2.47 | 4:53PM 2.90 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:13PM 0.97 | 4:23AM 0.96 | 5:07PM 1.21 | 5:20AM 1.16 | 6:40PM 1.36 | 7:02AM 1.27 | 8:39PM 1.30 | 8:46AM 1.15 | 9:49PM 1.07 | 9:50AM 0.91 | 10:33PM 0.78 | 10:34AM 0.63 | 11:09PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula
The wind is still cross-off at Sandvik (moderate winds from the N at Skotdeild Keflavikur 13 km from Sandvik). 1.0m 10s swell from the SW with a 0.3m 12s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Sandvik Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandvik provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandvik can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandvik surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandvik) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandvik may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Sandvik is 9 km (6 miles) from Grindavik. If you plan a holiday in Reykjanes Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grindavik. Grindavik has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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