
Surf Forecasts:
Sandvik surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,908 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandvik this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1377 | 481 | 411 | 583 | 490 | 819 | 1385 | 1591 | 651 | 346 | 215 | 94 | 75 | 124 | 91 | 316 | 389 | 255 | 231 | 423 | 585 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:23PM3.24m | 5:48AM2.90m | 6:13PM3.42m | 6:37AM3.01m | 7:01PM3.51m | 7:23AM3.05m | 7:46PM3.51m | 8:08AM3.04m | 8:30PM3.40m | 8:52AM2.97m | 9:13PM3.21m | 9:36AM2.85m | 9:55PM2.96m | 10:21AM2.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.25m | 11:51AM0.16m | 00:33AM0.10m | 12:39PM0.03m | 1:19AM0.02m | 1:25PM-0.01m | 2:04AM0.02m | 2:10PM0.02m | 2:46AM0.09m | 2:55PM0.15m | 3:28AM0.24m | 3:39PM0.34m | 4:10AM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 3:44 | — | — | 3:47 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:59 | — | — | 4:01 | |
— | 11:28 | — | — | 11:24 | — | — | 11:22 | — | — | 11:20 | — | — | 11:16 | — | — | 11:15 | — | — | 11:12 | 11:08 | |
mm | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | WSW 9 | S 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | S 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 9 |
1377 | 481 | 411 | 93 | 490 | 98 | 55 | 52 | 651 | 46 | 127 | 94 | 75 | 124 | 91 | 33 | 167 | 255 | 53 | 26 | 585 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 18 | — | S 15 | — | SSW 16 | S 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 15 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | S 21 | S 13 |
36 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 55 | — | 4 | — | 86 | 3 | 107 | 37 | 28 | 67 | 47 | 4 | 38 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | S 14 | S 7 | S 11 | S 13 | S 20 | — | S 20 |
— | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 43 | 38 | 62 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 30 | 8 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 6 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | SW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 7 | — |
— | 422 | 302 | 583 | 93 | 819 | 1385 | 1591 | — | 346 | 215 | — | — | — | — | 316 | 389 | 67 | 231 | 423 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1043 | 793 | 793 | 793 | 793 | 793 | 840 | 62 | 62 | 1043 | 62 | 62 | 9 | 30 | 793 | 41 | 62 | 41 | 30 | 62 | 41 |
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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.











