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Sandvik surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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 Saturday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandvik in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandvik over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 627 | 490 | 539 | 1310 | 2116 | 1462 | 620 | 175 | 108 | 124 | 39 | 65 | 87 | 88 | 81 | 145 | 99 | 176 | 145 | 113 | 74 | 65 | 126 | 169 | 128 | 269 | 208 | 152 | 93 | 82 | 123 | 173 | 409 | 505 | 315 | 184 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:04AM 2.87 | 8:27PM 3.18 | 8:47AM 2.65 | 9:13PM 2.95 | 9:34AM 2.43 | 10:04PM 2.71 | 10:31AM 2.23 | 11:07PM 2.50 | 11:43AM 2.11 | 12:21AM 2.37 | 1:06PM 2.10 | 1:36AM 2.35 | 2:18PM 2.20 | 2:37AM 2.40 | 3:12PM 2.37 | 3:26AM 2.50 | 3:54PM 2.55 | 4:07AM 2.60 | 4:31PM 2.73 | 4:43AM 2.69 | 5:06PM 2.90 | 5:18AM 2.77 | 5:40PM 3.03 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:01AM 0.23 | 2:06PM 0.30 | 2:46AM 0.45 | 2:48PM 0.52 | 3:34AM 0.70 | 3:35PM 0.75 | 4:30AM 0.91 | 4:32PM 0.96 | 5:38AM 1.05 | 5:45PM 1.09 | 6:57AM 1.08 | 7:09PM 1.12 | 8:07AM 1.00 | 8:22PM 1.03 | 8:59AM 0.87 | 9:17PM 0.89 | 9:41AM 0.72 | 10:01PM 0.75 | 10:17AM 0.58 | 10:40PM 0.61 | 10:51AM 0.47 | 11:16PM 0.50 | 11:24AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:11 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 3:59 | - | - | 3:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 10:24 | - | - | 10:28 | - | - | 10:30 | - | - | 10:34 | - | - | 10:37 | - | - | 10:40 | - | - | 10:44 | - | - | 10:46 | - | - | 10:50 | - | - | 10:52 | - | - | 10:55 | - | - | 10:59 |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | -3 | -4 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -11 | -8 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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