Reynisfjara, Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region

Iceland beaches

Q: What is the best beach in Iceland right now?

Oddeyri has the top Beach Score later: 7.3 Great, with 12 km/h (7 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

Q: What is the water temperature in Iceland today?

Sea water is 5 to 9°C (41 to 48°F) across the 51 scored beaches. The warmest is Stafsnes, at 9°C (48°F).

Q: Where is the sea calmest in Iceland right now?

Skógarströnd has the smallest waves, at 0.3 m (<1 ft) with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind.

Q: Which Iceland beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

Q: What is the best time to go to the beach in Iceland today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 10 am, at 4.4 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Q: Are there live beach cams in Iceland?

No live cams are listed for Iceland yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

Q: How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Iceland?

All 51 beaches in our data for Iceland are scored live on this page.

Which Iceland beach is best right now? 51 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Beaches51
Good later2 of 51
Water5 to 9°C41 to 48°F
Best laterOddeyri
7.3Greatlater

Updated 4:24 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

17.3Greatlater
Oddeyri
Akureyrarbær, Northeastern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
Air
1°C34°F
Water
—
Wind
12 km/h7 mph
Waves
—
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 7.2
5°C41°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
27.0Greatlater
Skógarströnd
Dalabyggð, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
Air
-3°C26°F
Water
5°C41°F
Wind
7 km/h4 mph
Waves
0.3 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 7.0
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
36.7Goodlater
Vopnafjarðarströnd
Vopnafjarðarhreppur, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 12 pm later
Air
3°C37°F
Water
7°C44°F
Wind
12 km/h7 mph
Waves
0.8 m3 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 3.9

Iceland today

It is dark across Iceland right now: 2 of 51 scored beaches look good later, water is 5 to 9°C41 to 48°F. Read at 4:24 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Iceland

37 of 37 beaches scored, 0 good now

4.8FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Oddeyri, 7.3

Water: 8°C46°F
Wind: 12 km/h8 mph
Waves: 2.0 m7 ft

Better right now

Eastern Iceland

14 of 14 beaches scored, 0 good now

5.1FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Vopnafjarðarströnd, 6.7

Water: 8°C46°F
Wind: 10 km/h6 mph
Waves: 1.6 m5 ft

Warmest water
9°C48°F
Stafsnes
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region. 0.9°1.6° above the Iceland average. Score 4.2 Fair.
5°C41°FNo photo yet
Calmest sea
0.3 m<1 ft waves
Skógarströnd
Dalabyggð, Western Region. Wind 7 km/h4 mph.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 10 am (4.4); the weakest is 2 pm (3.9).

No stretch reaches a good score.

4.3

4.4

4.3

3.9

4.1

4.3

4.4

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Iceland beaches

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51 beaches listed · 51 of 51 scored live

SortArea

Oddeyri
Akureyrarbær, Northeastern Region
7.3Greatlater
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air1°C34°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5°C41°FNo photo yet
Skógarströnd
Dalabyggð, Western Region
7.0Greatlater
Flat water, light wind and 5°C41°F water.
- Water5°C41°F
- Air-3°C26°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves0.3 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Vopnafjarðarströnd
Vopnafjarðarhreppur, Eastern Region
6.7Goodlater
Small waves, light wind and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.8 m3 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 4 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C46°FNo photo yet
Skeleyri
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
6.4Goodlater
Waves not available, light wind and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 10 am later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C46°FNo photo yet
Langisandur
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
6.2Goodlater
1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind5 km/h3 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C47°FNo photo yet
Melanesrif
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
6.2Goodlater
1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.4 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Rauðasandur Beach
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
6.2Goodlater
1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.4 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C46°FNo photo yet
Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík
Reykjavik, Capital Region
6.1Goodlater
1.1 m3 ft waves, light wind and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves1.1 m3 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- Free parking
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Geirseyri
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
6.1Goodlater
1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.4 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Langisandur
Akraneskaupstaður, Western Region
6.0Goodlater
1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air1°C34°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves1.3 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C46°FNo photo yet
Eiðsgrandi
Reykjavik, Capital Region
6.0Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air1°C34°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Sveinseyri
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
5.9Goodlater
1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves1.4 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Áttæringsvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Bæjarvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Brúnavík
Múlaþing, Eastern Region
5.8Goodlater
1.7 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.7 m6 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 3 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Hulduvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kapalfjara
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kapalsandur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kirkjusandur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- Paid parking
Kríusandur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sandsteinsfjara
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Skarfaklettur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- Free parking
Virkisfjara
Reykjavik, Capital Region
5.8Goodlater
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kambafjara
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
5.7Goodlater
1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves1.3 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 1 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C46°FNo photo yet
Saxa
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
5.7Goodlater
1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 8°C46°F water.
- Water8°C46°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves1.3 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 1 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Breiðamerkursandur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
5.1Fairlater
1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- Paid parking
Diamond Beach
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
5.1Fairlater
1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Austurfjörur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
4.5Fairlater
1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air4°C38°F
- Wind5 km/h3 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sólheimafjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
4.5Fairlater
2.3 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves2.3 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Hvalfjara
Langanesbyggð, Northeastern Region
4.4Fairlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
8°C47°FNo photo yet
Landeyjasandur
Rangárþing eystra, Southern Region
4.3Fairlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air1°C33°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Stafsnes
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region
4.2Fairlater
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air5°C42°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Suðurfjörur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
4.1Fairlater
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air1°C34°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Rifsmalir
Norðurþing, Northeastern Region
4.0Fairlater
2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air-1°C31°F
- Wind9 km/h5 mph
- Waves2.5 m8 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Skarðsvík
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
4.0Fairlater
1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.9 m6 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- Free parking
Reynisfjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
3.8Poorlater
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
9°C48°FNo photo yet
Víkurfjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
3.8Poorlater
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- Free parking
9°C47°FNo photo yet
Hafnarskeið
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h5 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
9°C47°FNo photo yet
Þorli
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h5 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Fauskasandur
Múlaþing, Eastern Region
3.5Poorlater
1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air5°C42°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves1.4 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
9°C48°FNo photo yet
Gjábakkafjara
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air4°C40°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Viðlagafjara
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air4°C40°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Víkin
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air4°C40°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
- Free parking
9°C47°FNo photo yet
Svínafellsfjara
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C47°F water.
- Water9°C47°F
- Air4°C39°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
9°C48°FNo photo yet
Dyrhólafjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kirkjufjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
3.5Poorlater
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 9°C48°F water.
- Water9°C48°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
- Paid parking
Djúpalónssandur
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
3.3Poorlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- Paid parking
Dritvík
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
3.3Poorlater
2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
7°C44°FNo photo yet
Meleyri
Ísafjarðarbær, Westfjords Region
2.8Poorlater
Waves not available, light wind and 7°C44°F water.
- Water7°C44°F
- Air-1°C31°F
- Wind9 km/h5 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Minnibakki beach
Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður, Westfjords Region
2.7Poorlater
3.9 m13 ft waves, light wind and 8°C47°F water.
- Water8°C47°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves3.9 m13 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5°C42°FNo photo yet
Hvítsandar
Ísafjarðarbær, Westfjords Region
1.3Poorlater
3.2 m10 ft waves, light wind and 5°C42°F water.
- Water5°C42°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind4 km/h3 mph
- Waves3.2 m10 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

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Southern Region

It is dark in Southern Region: 0 of 17 scored beaches look good later. Water is 8 to 9°C47 to 48°F. Suðurfjörur is the calmest, with 14 km/h9 mph of wind and 1.5 m5 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 17 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

5.1Fairlater
Breiðamerkursandur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
5.1Fairlater
Diamond Beach
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
4.5Fairlater
Austurfjörur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
4.5Fairlater
Sólheimafjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
8°C47°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
4.3Fairlater
Landeyjasandur
Rangárþing eystra, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
4.2Fairlater
Stafsnes
Vestmannaeyjabær, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
4.1Fairlater
Suðurfjörur
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
3.8Poorlater
Reynisfjara
Mýrdalshreppur, Southern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later

See all 17 beaches in Southern Region

Capital Region

It is dark in Capital Region: 0 of 12 scored beaches look good later. Water is 8°C46°F. Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík is the calmest, with 10 km/h6 mph of wind and 1.1 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 12 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

8°C46°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.1Goodlater
Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
8°C46°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.0Goodlater
Eiðsgrandi
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 10 am later
5.8Goodlater
Áttæringsvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5.8Goodlater
Bæjarvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5.8Goodlater
Hulduvör
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5.8Goodlater
Kapalfjara
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5.8Goodlater
Kapalsandur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5.8Goodlater
Kirkjusandur
Reykjavik, Capital Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later

See all 12 beaches in Capital Region

Eastern Region

It is dark in Eastern Region: 0 of 7 scored beaches look good later. Water is 7 to 8°C44 to 47°F. Vopnafjarðarströnd is the calmest, with 12 km/h7 mph of wind and 0.8 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 7 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.7Goodlater
Vopnafjarðarströnd
Vopnafjarðarhreppur, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 12 pm later
8°C46°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.4Goodlater
Skeleyri
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
8°C46°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.2Goodlater
Langisandur
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
5.8Goodlater
Brúnavík
Múlaþing, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 10 am later
5.7Goodlater
Kambafjara
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 11 am later
8°C46°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
5.7Goodlater
Saxa
Fjarðabyggð, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 11 am later
3.5Poorlater
Fauskasandur
Múlaþing, Eastern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later

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Westfjords Region

It is dark in Westfjords Region: 0 of 7 scored beaches look good later. Water is 5 to 8°C42 to 47°F. Melanesrif is the calmest, with 13 km/h8 mph of wind and 1.4 m4 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 7 look good later

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8°C47°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.2Goodlater
Melanesrif
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 3 pm later
6.2Goodlater
Rauðasandur Beach
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 2 pm later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
6.1Goodlater
Geirseyri
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 3 pm later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
5.9Goodlater
Sveinseyri
Vesturbyggð, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 2 pm later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
2.8Poorlater
Meleyri
Ísafjarðarbær, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
2.7Poorlater
Minnibakki beach
Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
5°C42°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
1.3Poorlater
Hvítsandar
Ísafjarðarbær, Westfjords Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later

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Western Region

It is dark in Western Region: 1 of 5 scored beaches look good later. Water is 5 to 9°C41 to 47°F. Skógarströnd is the calmest, with 7 km/h4 mph of wind and 0.3 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 1 of 5 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

5°C41°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
7.0Greatlater
Skógarströnd
Dalabyggð, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
6.0Goodlater
Langisandur
Akraneskaupstaður, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
4.0Fairlater
Skarðsvík
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
3.3Poorlater
Djúpalónssandur
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
3.3Poorlater
Dritvík
Snæfellsbær, Western Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later

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Northeastern Region

It is dark in Northeastern Region: 1 of 3 scored beaches look good later. Water is 7°C44°F. Hvalfjara is the calmest, with 6 km/h4 mph of wind and 2.1 m7 ft waves.

Dark now. 1 of 3 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

7.3Greatlater
Oddeyri
Akureyrarbær, Northeastern Region
Dark there now. Best 9 am later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
4.4Fairlater
Hvalfjara
Langanesbyggð, Northeastern Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
7°C44°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one
4.0Fairlater
Rifsmalir
Norðurþing, Northeastern Region
Dark there now. Best 4 pm later

See all 3 beaches in Northeastern Region

Sub-areas of Iceland

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.

5.1Fairlater
Southern Region
Dark now. 0 of 17 look good later
Best now: Diamond Beach, 5.1 Fair
5.8Goodlater
Capital Region
Dark now. 0 of 12 look good later
Best now: Kirkjusandur, 5.8 Good
5.7Goodlater
Eastern Region
Dark now. 0 of 7 look good later
Best now: Kambafjara, 5.7 Good
6.2Goodlater
Westfjords Region
Dark now. 0 of 7 look good later
Best now: Rauðasandur Beach, 6.2 Good
6.0Goodlater
Western Region
Dark now. 1 of 5 look good later
Best now: Langisandur, 6.0 Good
7.3Greatlater
Northeastern Region
Dark now. 1 of 3 look good later
Best now: Oddeyri, 7.3 Great

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Iceland beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Iceland right now?

Oddeyri has the top Beach Score later: 7.3 Great, with 12 km/h (7 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Iceland today?

Sea water is 5 to 9°C (41 to 48°F) across the 51 scored beaches. The warmest is Stafsnes, at 9°C (48°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Iceland right now?

Skógarströnd has the smallest waves, at 0.3 m (<1 ft) with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind.

Which Iceland beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Iceland today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 10 am, at 4.4 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Iceland?

No live cams are listed for Iceland yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Iceland?

All 51 beaches in our data for Iceland are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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