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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sandvik surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandvik sea temperature is
6.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 9.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 28ft (8.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 28ft (8.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sat morning, min -2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 18mm) heaviest on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min -3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, stormy winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 43309 | 20867 | 8696 | 3199 | 4693 | 9535 | 9564 | 2490 | 446 | 1865 | 5122 | 2154 | 1671 | 1883 | 1573 | 851 | 147 | 2994 | 22220 | 37138 | 39304 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:30AM 3.37 | 7:50PM 3.38 | 8:07AM 3.25 | 8:29PM 3.30 | 8:46AM 3.03 | 9:11PM 3.12 | 9:31AM 2.75 | 10:01PM 2.88 | 10:25AM 2.44 | 11:07PM 2.63 | 11:46AM 2.18 | 12:44AM 2.47 | 1:41PM 2.12 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:22AM -0.11 | 1:39PM -0.13 | 2:00AM -0.03 | 2:15PM -0.00 | 2:41AM 0.14 | 2:54PM 0.21 | 3:26AM 0.40 | 3:39PM 0.48 | 4:22AM 0.70 | 4:35PM 0.77 | 5:39AM 0.97 | 5:58PM 1.00 | 7:29AM 1.05 | |||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:04 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 13 | 3 | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -18 | -12 | -4 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -9 | -13 | -16 | -12 | -9 | -9 | -13 | -9 | -9 | -10 | -15 | -5 | -8 | -15 | -9 | |
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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.
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