
Surf Forecasts:
Sandvik surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
346 | 437 | 235 | 448 | 363 | 232 | 65 | 25 | 1027 | 334 | 188 | 110 | 284 | 501 | 537 | 395 | 168 | 189 | 978 | 1043 | 3270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:13PM2.53m | 3:32AM2.34m | 4:04PM2.64m | 4:22AM2.41m | 4:49PM2.76m | 5:06AM2.50m | 5:30PM2.88m | 5:46AM2.59m | 6:08PM2.98m | 6:24AM2.66m | 6:45PM3.04m | 6:59AM2.70m | 7:21PM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.92m | 9:39AM0.80m | 10:22PM0.84m | 10:26AM0.74m | 11:06PM0.75m | 11:08AM0.65m | 11:46PM0.66m | 11:47AM0.57m | 00:24AM0.58m | 12:24PM0.49m | 1:00AM0.52m | 1:00PM0.43m | 1:35AM0.49m | ||||||||
3:06 | — | — | 3:08 | — | — | 3:09 | — | — | 3:10 | — | — | 3:11 | — | — | 3:13 | — | — | 3:14 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:55 | — | — | 11:54 | — | — | 11:53 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:52 | |
mm | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SE 8 | — | SSW 12 |
346 | 349 | 127 | 448 | 363 | 232 | 65 | 25 | 1027 | 334 | 188 | 63 | 88 | 71 | 537 | 395 | 153 | 189 | 567 | — | 3270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | E 7 | SW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 8 | S 14 | SW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SE 10 |
2 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 194 | 83 | 110 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 58 | 14 | 14 | — | 181 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | S 13 | — | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | NW 6 | N 11 | S 15 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 71 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 17 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | SE 3 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | S 7 | SE 7 | SW 8 | S 8 | SE 9 |
— | 437 | 235 | 297 | — | 5 | 117 | 453 | 2 | 5 | — | 13 | 284 | 501 | 494 | — | 168 | 480 | 978 | 1043 | 552 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 1041 | 1041 | 1047 | 1043 | 793 | 1116 | 1104 | 1104 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 1150 | 1183 | 1116 | 356 | 1116 | 793 | 1104 | 1160 | 1281 |
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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.









