Reynisfjara
Famous black-sand basalt beach — swimming not advised.
Cold water with a moderate swell and glassy wind — tough conditions for unprotected swimming.
Location
Reynisfjara on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 10.6°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
- + 5mm boots
- + 3mm gloves
- + Hood for extended sessions
Recommendation tuned for Reynisfjara's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Can I swim at Reynisfjara today?
The sea is currently 10.6°C — poor swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.
- • Located in South Coast, Iceland (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jul – Aug – Sep
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | Bracing |
| Feb | 14°C | Bracing |
| Mar | 14°C | Bracing |
| Apr | 15°C | Bracing |
| May | 16°C | Bracing |
| Jun | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Jul | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Aug ⭐ | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Sep | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Oct | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Nov | 17°C | Bracing |
| Dec | 15°C | Bracing |
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.