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Breiðavík — Iceland
Cold-water coast

Breiðavík

Westfjords · 🇮🇸 Iceland

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A golden bay at the end of the road to the Látrabjarg puffin cliffs, the Westfjords' unlikely surprise.

In season the water at Breiðavík (Westfjords, Iceland) reaches about 11°C. Best months: Jun-Aug.

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Sea temperature
~11°C in the warm season
Water
Improbably turquoise over pale shallows on clear days
Sand
A broad crescent of blonde sand, startling against dark Westfjords moorland
Swimming
Sub-10°C; a quick plunge for the hardy
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
A lone church and guesthouse behind the bay, on the road out to the Látrabjarg bird cliffs
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Breiðavík: frequently asked questions

Where is Breiðavík?

Breiðavík is at Westfjords, on the coast of Iceland.

What is the sea temperature at Breiðavík?

In the warm season the sea at Breiðavík reaches about 11°C. Improbably turquoise over pale shallows on clear days.

When is the best time to visit Breiðavík?

The best time to visit Breiðavík is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Breiðavík have?

Breiðavík has a broad crescent of blonde sand, startling against dark Westfjords moorland.

Is Breiðavík good for swimming?

Sub-10°C; a quick plunge for the hardy.

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