
Surf Forecasts:
Sandvik surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandvik this week:
The surf forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 |
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37 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 286 | 640 | 319 | 339 | 168 | 275 | 116 | 46 | 43 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:17PM2.71m | 3:51AM2.48m | 4:24PM2.97m | 4:52AM2.70m | 5:17PM3.23m | 5:41AM2.91m | 6:03PM3.42m | 6:25AM3.07m | 6:46PM3.52m | 7:06AM3.16m | 7:25PM3.50m | 7:44AM3.18m | 8:03PM3.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.75m | 9:57AM0.60m | 10:47PM0.48m | 10:54AM0.35m | 11:37PM0.23m | 11:43AM0.13m | 00:20AM0.04m | 12:27PM-0.03m | 1:01AM-0.06m | 1:08PM-0.10m | 1:39AM-0.08m | 1:48PM-0.06m | 2:15AM0.00m | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 5 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 |
37 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 286 | 640 | 319 | 339 | 168 | 275 | 116 | 46 | 43 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | WNW 6 | S 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | SE 7 | N 3 | ESE 7 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 13 | SSE 10 | S 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 84 | 1 | 114 | 1 | 132 | 93 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | S 6 | SW 8 | W 6 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 6 | S 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSE 8 | — | S 9 | — | — | S 14 | W 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
12 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 38 | — | 106 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | N 5 | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | N 3 | E 7 | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | SSE 2 | SE 4 |
8 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 154 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 26 | 52 | 32 | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1262 | 1472 | 1281 | 1043 | 1118 | 1041 | 1041 | 1104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 62 | 9 | 1043 | 1116 | 1116 | 1689 | 1043 | 793 |
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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 16 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.











