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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
7.0° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
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 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, near gales from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Sun night, near gales from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | |
604 | 560 | 394 | 401 | 1281 | 88 | 1126 | 257 | 441 | 235 | 413 | 846 | 3538 | 6020 | 5501 | 5008 | 4458 | 2598 | 1348 | 1101 | 778 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:07PM2.70m | 11:50AM2.22m | 00:36AM2.56m | 1:28PM2.20m | 2:03AM2.57m | 2:47PM2.35m | 3:11AM2.67m | 3:44PM2.56m | 4:02AM2.77m | 4:28PM2.76m | 4:43AM2.86m | 5:05PM2.93m | 5:19AM2.92m | 5:38PM3.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.88m | 5:56PM0.94m | 7:16AM0.92m | 7:32PM0.94m | 8:36AM0.80m | 8:50PM0.81m | 9:33AM0.63m | 9:48PM0.63m | 10:16AM0.47m | 10:33PM0.47m | 10:53AM0.35m | 11:12PM0.36m | 11:25AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
 | 9:24 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:44 | — | 9:46 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | -2 | 2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 16 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | — | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 604 | 560 | 394 | 401 | 9 | 88 | 244 | 257 | 5 | 5 | 413 | 10 | — | 6020 | 5501 | 5008 | 4458 | 2598 | 1348 | 1101 | 778 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SE 9 | — | N 10 | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 48 | 45 | 45 | 70 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 173 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1744 | 944 | 469 | 250 | 110 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | S 16 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 107 | 96 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | S 10 | S 6 | — | S 8 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1281 | 772 | 1126 | 138 | 441 | 235 | — | 846 | 3538 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 1041 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 1041 | 1041 | 356 | 356 | 1043 | 1052 | 1041 | 793 | 793 |
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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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