THE MOST DANGEROUS BEACH IN ICELAND😱 #blacksandbeach #icelandtravel

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[Whatever-kefx]

Went there in March. Almost died, as the waves have a strong current that pulls you in. Those people were lucky.
10/10 would recommend to an enemy.

[jrr]

I'm icelandic. And here is my hot tip for tourists in Iceland: when Icelanders tell you that the current weather or the nature forces at your destination are dangerous, you better understand that this means It's incredibly DANGEROUS.
We are used to extreme weather and an unforgiving nature. Don't be dumb and ignore Icelandic people's warnings. If you do, you'll understand the meaning of 'fuck around and find out.'

[JasonDominus]

I was there a couple of years ago and not 20 minutes after we left a Chinese teenager was on the beach that is on the other side of the cave. That beach is even more dangerous than the already dangerous cave side. She was hit by several waves, dragged out to sea, and drown. Do not ignore the signs. Do not ignore your guide. The group with the teenager had a guide who warned them.

When you get to the beach my advice is to watch the waves from a safe distance for several minutes. Within 5 to 15 minutes you will see a sneaker and then it will click why they have signs. You've never seen waves like this. You are conditioned to believe all waves are relatively regular and predictable as seen on most beaches.

When I was on this beach a couple more things I noticed. 1) the sand is part of why the beach kills. When the water comes over it will turn into quick sand. If you go down from a wave you might still be stable, but trying to push to run away is like running on ice. 2) sneaker waves tend to come in multiples. You get knocked down by one, then another comes, then another, and you just keep getting rolled down the beach until you are in the water 3) volcanic islands without coral meet the water at steep angles. Once you are in the water there is no chance you are getting out because you are looking at a 15+ degree angle. The beach on the other side of the cave has such a rip current after sneakers that the water level drops 5-10 meters below where a calm sea would be. You are in a giant swirling bowl and you cannot get out. The angle might be 45 degrees in the bowl 4) the water is very cold. You get cold shocked while trying to save your life. Saving your life is not happening.

[BIGMANLOGJAM]

This is such a good idea. Please attract more influencers to this location.

[koitmuremaa]

I have surfed for over 50yrs and I can personally tell everyone that when u are close to waters edge at ANY ocean DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK on it cause it WILL take your life in a second Anywhere, anytime, any conditions!! Stay safe...

[xyzct]

As a surfer of 55 years, I can assure you that if you got pulled into that shore break with your clothes on, you would drown. Period.

[originalenitruz]

First a few tourist drown, they put up a sign. Then a bunch more drown and they had to install that flashing monstrosity of a sign. Still people continue to drown there taking selfies.

[BigShts]

“You are not supposed to have your back facing the waves”

*back facing the waves*

[evelynk]

honestly those people should not be sp close to the ocean, an Amber light means you should never have ur back faced those people were being careless going so close, could've easily been swept out by a sneaker wave

[oowthrt]

People willing to die for an Instagram story

[gudrunerlingsdottir]

I'm Icelander - been there so often have no idea how often .... ! I don't remember hearing so many died over there until we had all these turist and more to come ... And now we have to have signs red, yellow & green .... As I like turist and to be a turist - I'm so sad that we are destroying our little beautiful places with signs, coffeshops, turist shops and and and .... But I'm so sad how many turists have died here at our beautiful island only this year ! 😔 Drive carfully and respect the nature please - enjoy 🇮🇸

[lokahi]

I guess you never been to the Big Island of Hawaii. Black sand beach is pure volcanic sand. And yes, never turn your back on the ocean. Hawaii has some very dangerous beaches and blow holes. Quite a few tourist have drowned here because they don't listen to all the warnings, signs and all. If a local don't do it, then that's saying something.

[chefgiovanni]

This is one of Natures zones that helps reduce the population for the better.

[rocketleaftherlfreestyler]

Ive been to this beach a few times because I live in Reykjavík which is the capital of Iceland.
I think it's so pathetic that even with the warning signs the tourist some how seem to almost be trying to get them selves washed away. I understand that they don’t have those sort of waves in their country’s most likely, but at least I’d think it’s general knowledge to stay away from a furious ocean and having even read a warning sign about it on the way. Idk maybe I’m just crazy. Tourist, you tell me

[guysopinion]

The part they didn't tell you is the sand is crushed lava rocks and they are hard to move in. Adding to the risk of being dragged in.

[tothehilt]

I love when American tourists show up and become instant and intense experts on the place they’re visiting. Probably yelled at everyone and told them what to do while they were there…

[seer]

Watch out and...Oh my gosh? People not following the signs are the sort of people Icelanders do not like to visit their country. They also climb and walk the heaths and glaciers almost barefoot and the rescue people that are not getting paid for it, come and help those twits. Many tourists have also not made it.

[sayhello.icelandichorses]

The black sand are lava old rocks that have broken down by the weather or sea into little peices 👍

[VIDSYOU]

In New Zealand Taranaki all the beaches
Have black sand and living In Taranaki we go along its really cool

[immersion]

Tourists have died at that beach and a number of places in Iceland because they don’t listen to their guides. Iceland is unpredictable. Listen to your guide!!!