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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 10 Jul 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 Friday (Jul 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 415 | 436 | 294 | 316 | 180 | 148 | 157 | 99 | 153 | 37 | 29 | 53 | 108 | 20 | 23 | 79 | 141 | 79 | 53 | 19 | 46 | 159 | 291 | 262 | 182 | 291 | 278 | 243 | 166 | 292 | 254 | 195 | 140 | 86 | 76 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:14PM 3.03 | 6:30AM 2.72 | 6:52PM 3.13 | 7:07AM 2.79 | 7:28PM 3.18 | 7:44AM 2.82 | 8:05PM 3.19 | 8:23AM 2.83 | 8:42PM 3.15 | 9:03AM 2.81 | 9:22PM 3.06 | 9:47AM 2.76 | 10:05PM 2.92 | 10:36AM 2.69 | 10:55PM 2.75 | 11:33AM 2.62 | 11:55PM 2.57 | 12:41PM 2.58 | 1:08AM 2.44 | 1:58PM 2.61 | 2:30AM 2.41 | 3:15PM 2.74 | 3:45AM 2.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:30AM 0.51 | 12:31PM 0.39 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 1:09PM 0.30 | 1:43AM 0.32 | 1:46PM 0.25 | 2:20AM 0.28 | 2:24PM 0.26 | 2:58AM 0.27 | 3:05PM 0.32 | 3:39AM 0.32 | 3:50PM 0.43 | 4:24AM 0.40 | 4:42PM 0.58 | 5:15AM 0.53 | 5:43PM 0.73 | 6:16AM 0.65 | 6:59PM 0.84 | 7:28AM 0.73 | 8:23PM 0.84 | 8:44AM 0.72 | 9:40PM 0.73 | 9:53AM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 3:35 | - | - | 3:39 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:49 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:59 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 4:03 | - | - | 4:07 |
| Sunset | 11:35 | - | - | 11:32 | - | - | 11:30 | - | - | 11:28 | - | - | 11:24 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:20 | - | - | 11:16 | - | - | 11:15 | - | - | 11:12 | - | - | 11:08 | - | - | 11:06 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 8 | - | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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