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Sandvik surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 19 Apr 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandvik this week:
The surf forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 24th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days.
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thu 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 142 | 63 | 92 | 113 | 62 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 145 | 141 | 121 | 780 | 676 | 546 | 372 | 323 | 715 | 708 | 627 | 549 | 313 | 213 | 375 | 394 | 331 | 362 | 170 | 136 | 125 | 275 | 278 | 200 | 145 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:03PM 2.50 | 10:24AM 2.15 | 11:12PM 2.35 | 11:53AM 2.04 | 12:45AM 2.33 | 1:36PM 2.11 | 2:09AM 2.47 | 2:51PM 2.34 | 3:10AM 2.70 | 3:45PM 2.64 | 4:01AM 2.95 | 4:30PM 2.94 | 4:46AM 3.16 | 5:12PM 3.22 | 5:30AM 3.31 | 5:54PM 3.43 | 6:12AM 3.36 | 6:35PM 3.54 | 6:55AM 3.31 | 7:18PM 3.55 | 7:39AM 3.16 | 8:02PM 3.44 | 8:24AM 2.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:26AM 1.08 | 4:34PM 1.05 | 5:47AM 1.17 | 6:02PM 1.13 | 7:25AM 1.08 | 7:40PM 1.04 | 8:40AM 0.83 | 8:53PM 0.80 | 9:33AM 0.53 | 9:48PM 0.51 | 10:18AM 0.24 | 10:36PM 0.23 | 11:00AM -0.00 | 11:20PM 0.01 | 11:40AM -0.15 | 12:04AM -0.13 | 12:21PM -0.20 | 12:48AM -0.15 | 1:02PM -0.14 | 1:33AM -0.06 | 1:44PM 0.01 | 2:20AM 0.13 | 2:28PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thu 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:50 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -3 | -1 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | -4 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Tue night, near gales from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, gales from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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