Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach)
South Iceland · 63.4186°N, 19.0057°W
Check Live Conditions at Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach)
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Sneaker waves are dangerous. Never turn your back on the ocean.
Parking
Free parking by the church hill viewpoint.
Photography Tips
For aurora photography at Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach), use a wide-angle lens at f/2.8 or wider, ISO 1600-3200, and 8-15 second exposures. A sturdy tripod is essential — Icelandic wind can be strong. Arrive early to scout compositions while you can still see the landscape.
Read our full aurora photography guide for detailed camera settings.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Track Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach) Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach). Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 15 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.