Conditions at Sandvik in July
July: Peak Summer Smallness
July is typically the smallest month of the year for Sandvik, with average swell height down to 3ft (1.0m) and the shortest average period of 8.2s. The wave rose is still dominated by SW (25.0%) and SSW (17.1%), but the overwhelming majority sits below 1.5m; waves over 2.5m are virtually absent. The wind is summer-like: NNW (15.0%) and NW (9.0%) are the most frequent directions, while ideal NE/E offshore flow occurs about 17% of the time. Air temperatures peak around 10.9°C on average (max 20.6°C), water temperature reaches 11.3°C, and precipitation remains low at 2.75mm/day. The surf is small, slow and crumbly-perfect for soft-top fun and enjoying Iceland's mildest conditions, but not a month to expect the kind of heavy sessions that winter brings.
Average Spot conditions at Sandvik in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sandvik during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Sandvik for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sandvik for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Sandvik.