Vík
A rock right next to Iceland's southernmost village, among black-sand beaches.
Vík í Mýrdal is Iceland's southernmost village, famous for its black-sand beaches and the Reynisdrangar basalt stacks. Next to the village there's a rock reef with a right that holds a lot of size.
The area's black-sand beaches, such as Reynisfjara, have sneaker waves and very dangerous currents: they're not for surfing or swimming.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | Expert |
| Best swell | SW, S, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | NE, N, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 1–4 m |
| Best season | September to April |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard; a step-up or gun in big swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Vík
The water is around 5 °C in winter and 11 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water below 7 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonA shortboard leash won't hold in waves of several metres.
View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
View on AmazonSeal a ding on the spot and keep surfing.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Hardly anyone in the water: go with friends.
Surfing style
Reef right.
Hazards
Rocks, very strong currents and sneaker waves on nearby beaches.
Map
Other spots nearby
Ölfus (Suðurland)
Iceland's most famous wave: a powerful right by the harbour breakwater.
Seltjarnarnes (Reykjavík)
Reykjavík's reef, by Grótta lighthouse, which only works in big swell.
Reykjanes
A lava reef by Grindavík lighthouse, on the Reykjanes peninsula.
Reykjanes
A black-sand beach at the tip of Reykjanes, with powerful waves and strong currents.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.