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Rauðasandur Beach

West Iceland, Iceland

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Rauðasandur Beach

West Iceland, Iceland

About

A beach in West Iceland. Where Iceland's dramatic coastline meets the North Atlantic.

Wind, waves, and dramatic cliffs. This coast feels wild and untamed.

The wind can be brutal on exposed beaches. Layers and a wind shell are your friends.

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Map of Rauðasandur Beach

Rauðasandur Beach is in West Iceland at 65.4474°N, 23.9737°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 11.5 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 16.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 174 km in a straight line
What else is close: 45 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðasandur Beach weather and conditions

At Rauðasandur Beach in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Rauðasandur Beach

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Rauðasandur Beach — photo by Evgeniy Metyolkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Evgeniy Metyolkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to swim at Rauðasandur Beach?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Rauðasandur Beach sits near 10 °C and exposed coasts here carry strong currents and sneaker waves. Treat it as a look-only beach — stay well back from the surf and never turn your back on the ocean.

How do I get to Rauðasandur Beach?

Rauðasandur Beach is on the coast in West Iceland. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms and wind can make coastal roads and the beach itself hazardous.

What is the sand like at Rauðasandur Beach?

Rauðasandur Beach is a beach in West Iceland. Sand type varies along Iceland’s coast; most beaches are black volcanic basalt, with a few red or golden exceptions in the Westfjords.

Does Rauðasandur Beach cost anything to visit?

Rauðasandur Beach is free and open year-round. Some Icelandic beaches have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather and tides, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Melanes, Rauðasandi

1000 m

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#2.Patreksfjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

16 km·~19 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

21 km·~25 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

32 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Evgeniy Metyolkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community