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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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
8.0° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 10 | SW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | |
51 | 22 | 47 | 139 | 418 | 426 | 325 | 725 | 1155 | 2587 | 1600 | 1045 | 1054 | 1292 | 922 | 756 | 364 | 430 | 360 | 176 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:54PM3.03m | 10:25AM2.49m | 10:58PM2.82m | 11:35AM2.36m | 00:09AM2.65m | 12:52PM2.33m | 1:21AM2.56m | 2:04PM2.40m | 2:26AM2.53m | 3:03PM2.53m | 3:21AM2.55m | 3:52PM2.67m | 4:08AM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.44m | 4:19AM0.56m | 4:27PM0.64m | 5:27AM0.71m | 5:39PM0.79m | 6:39AM0.78m | 6:57PM0.86m | 7:48AM0.76m | 8:11PM0.84m | 8:46AM0.70m | 9:12PM0.76m | 9:34AM0.62m | 10:03PM0.68m | 10:15AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 3:59 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:54 | — | — | 3:50 | — | — | 3:47 | — | — | 3:45 | — | — | 3:42 | |
— | 10:52 | — | — | 10:55 | — | — | 10:59 | — | — | 11:01 | — | — | 11:05 | — | — | 11:07 | — | — | 11:10 | 11:14 | |
— | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
6 | 6 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 21 | S 18 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
51 | 100 | 47 | 139 | 418 | 426 | 325 | 5 | 1155 | 2587 | 1600 | 1045 | 1054 | 1292 | 922 | 9 | 7 | 430 | 360 | 176 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 14 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 6 | SSW 7 |
30 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 874 | — | — | 223 | 223 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 8 | S 13 | S 19 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 21 | S 17 | S 20 | S 18 |
16 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | ESE 4 |
4 | 325 | 218 | 333 | 170 | 81 | 171 | 725 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 756 | 364 | 381 | — | — | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 840 | 1142 | 30 | 1262 | 30 | 1150 | 1041 | 1142 | 41 | 0 | 9 | 1260 | 1187 | 1182 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
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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.












