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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 27 May 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
8.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Sandvik surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WSW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 31st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
469 | 559 | 323 | 142 | 78 | 43 | 33 | 30 | 57 | 193 | 88 | 285 | 431 | 373 | 415 | 204 | 154 | 85 | 227 | 390 | 330 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:52PM2.67m | 4:08AM2.60m | 4:33PM2.81m | 4:48AM2.65m | 5:11PM2.92m | 5:25AM2.70m | 5:46PM3.01m | 6:01AM2.73m | 6:21PM3.06m | 6:36AM2.74m | 6:56PM3.07m | 7:11AM2.71m | 7:32PM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.62m | 10:03PM0.68m | 10:15AM0.56m | 10:45PM0.60m | 10:53AM0.50m | 11:24PM0.53m | 11:28AM0.46m | 00:00AM0.49m | 12:02PM0.44m | 00:35AM0.48m | 12:37PM0.44m | 1:11AM0.51m | 1:12PM0.47m | 1:47AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | 3:45 | — | — | 3:42 | — | — | 3:40 | — | — | 3:36 | — | — | 3:34 | — | — | 3:31 | — | — | 3:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 11:10 | — | — | 11:14 | — | — | 11:16 | — | — | 11:20 | — | — | 11:22 | — | — | 11:24 | — | — | 11:28 |
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Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
-1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 4 | 559 | 323 | 142 | 78 | 43 | 78 | 166 | 366 | 193 | 516 | 285 | 253 | 373 | 415 | 204 | 154 | 85 | 227 | 390 | 330 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | WSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 14 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 9 | ESE 7 | S 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 33 | 30 | 57 | 75 | 88 | 88 | 431 | 138 | 91 | 55 | 28 | 68 | 59 | 18 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | SE 6 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 5 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 13 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 15 | E 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 7 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 68 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 44 | 14 | 43 | 19 | 40 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 3 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 469 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 29 | 15 | 4 | 59 | 1827 | 379 | 745 | 230 | 198 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1043 | 1043 | 30 | 0 | 793 | 793 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 11 |
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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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