Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 15 May 2026 GMT
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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
7.3° 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 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
11
0.8
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
SSE
8
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
473
1138
1559
1951
1687
1287
828
424
225
136
63
43
66
269
623
414
142
123
37
36
40
Wind (km/h)
50
ESE
60
ESE
55
ESE
55
ESE
45
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
NE
5
S
10
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
0
SSW
5
W
25
ESE
40
E
40
ENE
40
SE
30
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:04PM3.18m
5:22AM3.10m
5:47PM3.37m
6:07AM3.16m
6:31PM3.48m
6:53AM3.14m
7:17PM3.49m
7:40AM3.03m
8:05PM3.40m
8:29AM2.87m
8:57PM3.24m
9:24AM2.68m
9:54PM3.03m
10:25AM2.49m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.17m
11:31AM0.03m
00:01AM0.05m
12:14PM-0.02m
00:47AM0.01m
12:58PM0.00m
1:35AM0.06m
1:44PM0.10m
2:25AM0.19m
2:33PM0.25m
3:20AM0.37m
3:26PM0.44m
4:19AM0.56m
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:16
4:13
4:11
4:07
4:05
4:01
3:59
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:34
10:37
10:40
10:44
10:46
10:50
10:52
10:55
2
7
3
2
4
4
8
2
Temp °C
8
7
6
6
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
7
8
8
8
9
9
7
8
9
9
-2
-6
-6
-6
-2
1
2
3
5
6
5
5
4
5
6
7
4
-2
0
1
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SSW
9
0.8
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
473
1138
1559
1951
1687
1287
828
424
225
136
63
35
66
269
623
414
142
123
188
26
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.8
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
9
0.5
SW
11
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
44
17
4
4
78
31
14
44
28
18
15
43
61
69
70
75
50
43
37
36
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SW
11
0.3
NW
4
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
23
3
14
19
8
23
10
6
72
3
3
29
18
21
15
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
6
2.5
ESE
7
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
SE
7
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.6
SE
5
0.5
N
4
1.8
ESE
8
2.5
SE
9
Energy kJ
209
610
859
768
733
337
158
80
66
2
20
7
395
1060
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
1362
1047
49
41
30
11
14
0
0
0
62
0
62
9
0
0
14
1104
1142
1046
1046
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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