Beach Weather in Kirkjufjara Beach, Iceland

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Beach Weather Today in Kirkjufjara Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 23kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Kirkjufjara Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 09:36 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 70% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Kirkjufjara Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

KIRKJUFJARA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 13° 13° 12° 12° 11°
72% 62% 44% 42% 51% 74% 70% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
56% 33% 61% 33% 55% 74% 89% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 13° 13° 11°
6% 4% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 10° 11° 11°
11% 55% 57% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.6mm 0.2mm 0.6mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.7mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
88% 81% 96% 100% 76% 100% 92% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 11° 10°
77% 48% 35% 48% 31% 39% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
0.9m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
8.5s 7.9s 8.0s 7.7s 7.8s 7.0s 7.6s 6.6s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
5.9s 5.8s 5.8s 5.5s 5.7s 5.6s 6.4s 6.3s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
6.1s 6.9s 6.7s 8.2s 9.6s 9.3s 9.0s 8.9s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
8.7s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 7.9s 7.8s 7.6s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
7.3s 6.5s 6.6s 7.1s 7.2s 7.6s 8.2s 8.0s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
5
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
7.9s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
4.9s 8.1s 7.9s 7.7s 7.4s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s
Fri 14th August
12:34 AM 6:40 AM 12:42 PM 6:57 PM
0.16 2.83 0.17 3.08
Sat 15th August
1:10 AM 7:17 AM 1:21 PM 7:35 PM
0.15 2.85 0.18 2.99
Sun 16th August
1:45 AM 7:53 AM 1:58 PM 8:11 PM
0.23 2.80 0.28 2.82
Mon 17th August
2:19 AM 8:29 AM 2:35 PM 8:46 PM
0.37 2.69 0.46 2.61
Tue 18th August
2:52 AM 9:05 AM 3:12 PM 9:21 PM
0.57 2.54 0.69 2.36
Wed 19th August
3:24 AM 9:43 AM 3:53 PM 9:57 PM
0.79 2.37 0.95 2.11
Thu 20th August
3:58 AM 10:28 AM 4:43 PM 10:42 PM
1.01 2.18 1.20 1.88
Fri 14th August
13°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
61%
Sat 15th August
12°
0.2mm
8kmh SE
60%
Sun 16th August
13°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
2%
Mon 17th August
11°
3.0mm
29kmh ENE
77%
Tue 18th August
11°
2.8mm
25kmh E
100%
Wed 19th August
12°
0.3mm
7kmh SSW
91%
Thu 20th August
12°
0.3mm
5kmh SW
59%
Fri 21st August
11°
1.0mm
14kmh ENE
100%
Sat 22nd August
11°
4.6mm
17kmh E
100%
Sun 23rd August
11°
11.9mm
6kmh ENE
100%
Mon 24th August
12°
0.7mm
6kmh ESE
45%
Tue 25th August
11°
0.1mm
14kmh WSW
57%
Wed 26th August
11°
8.6mm
29kmh S
91%
Thu 27th August
11°
0.4mm
29kmh W
74%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 12 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Kirkjufjara Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Kirkjufjara Beach, , Iceland

Imagine a beach holiday at Kirkjufjara Beach in Iceland, where you can experience the beauty of nature, unique landscapes, and a serene atmosphere. This stunning beach is located on the southern coast of Iceland, near the village of Vik. A visit to Kirkjufjara Beach allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you.

Beach Type

Kirkjufjara Beach is known for its black sand and pebble shoreline, which is a result of volcanic activity in the area. The striking contrast between the dark sand and crashing waves makes for an unforgettable sight. While it may not be your traditional white or yellow sand beach, this unique landscape offers an incredible backdrop for photos and exploration. The beach also features impressive rock formations and cliffs along its coastline, which provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Beach Activities

At Kirkjufjara Beach, you can indulge in various activities that are popular among visitors:

  1. Photography: The unique landscape of black sand, jagged cliffs, and stunning ocean views makes Kirkjufjara Beach a photographer's paradise.
  2. Birdwatching: The cliffs surrounding the beach are home to numerous bird species such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.
  3. Hiking: Explore the nearby trails that lead to Dyrhólaey peninsula or Reynisfjall Mountain for spectacular views.
  4. Snorkeling and Diving: Discover marine life around the rocky coastline where you can find various species of fish attracted by the rocks.

Please note that swimming is not advisable at Kirkjufjara Beach due to strong currents and dangerous waves.

Accommodations

While there are no specific beach resorts or hotels directly on Kirkjufjara Beach itself due to its remote location, several nearby accommodations offer easy access to the beach. Some options include:

  1. Icelandair Hotel Vik
  2. Black Beach Suites
  3. Hotel Kria
  4. The Barn

Areas to Stay In

The village of Vik is the ideal location to stay in for those visiting Kirkjufjara Beach, as it offers various accommodation options, restaurants, and essential services. Staying in Vik will also provide you with easy access to other nearby attractions such as Reynisfjara Beach and Skogafoss Waterfall.

Beach Amenities

Kirkjufjara Beach is relatively untouched and does not have many amenities such as restrooms or cafes directly on the beach itself. However, visitors can find these essential services in the nearby village of Vik or at some of the accommodations mentioned earlier. It is advisable to bring your own snacks, drinks, and other necessities when visiting Kirkjufjara Beach.

A holiday at Kirkjufjara Beach offers a unique experience full of breathtaking landscapes, exciting activities, and serene surroundings that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired during your Icelandic adventure.

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