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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 18 Sep 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 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 12 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 93 | 49 | 65 | 17 | 15 | 40 | 39 | 30 | 50 | 192 | 1256 | 2414 | 4187 | 4467 | 2767 | 1466 | 900 | 799 | 517 | 1131 | 2526 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:40AM 2.62 | 4:58PM 3.01 | 5:18AM 2.82 | 5:34PM 3.14 | 5:51AM 2.99 | 6:05PM 3.21 | 6:21AM 3.10 | 6:35PM 3.21 | 6:50AM 3.16 | 7:04PM 3.17 | 7:19AM 3.17 | 7:32PM 3.06 | 7:48AM 3.12 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 0.57 | 10:39AM 0.49 | 11:12PM 0.37 | 11:19AM 0.30 | 11:45PM 0.21 | 11:53AM 0.16 | 12:15AM 0.12 | 12:25PM 0.10 | 12:43AM 0.08 | 12:56PM 0.10 | 1:10AM 0.11 | 1:26PM 0.17 | 1:37AM 0.20 | 1:56PM 0.30 | ||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula
Continuing clean conditions at Sandvik (light winds from the ENE at Skotdeild Keflavikur 13 km from Sandvik). 0.6m 10s swell from the SSE with a 0.4m 14s groundswell, also from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 42 min ago
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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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