Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Sandvik
Intermediate
Beach break
Sand bottom
Peels both
0.6–3 m
Any tide
Iceland's most consistent surf spot, located on the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula near the Arctic Circle. Sandvik produces powerful beach break waves in frigid North Atlantic waters. The dramatic black sand beach, Northern Lights, and geothermal landscape make it one of the world's most unique surf destinations. Thick wetsuits, hoods, and booties are essential year-round.
Hazards
Cold WaterStrong CurrentRemote
Conditions
- Best swell
- SW, W
- Best wind
- E, NE
- Season
- Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
- Wave size
- 0.6–3 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 63.8167, -22.7000
Facilities
Parking