
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Icelands this week:
The surf forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Icelands in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Icelands, a reef break that’s exposed to the SSW swell, and it’s picking up a nice, long-period groundswell from the get-go. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The first real action kicks off Sunday morning, July 12th, with a clean 3 ft SSW swell, period of 12 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (400). Not a standout, but a nice, easy paddle to start. The afternoon drops a little to 3 ft but stays clean.
Monday, July 13th, picks up a bit. Morning brings 4 ft SSW swell, still 12 seconds, and the energy is climbing (574). The afternoon nudges up to 4 ft, period 11 seconds, and energy at 777. Conditions stay clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. It’s good, but nothing to write home about yet.
Now, Tuesday, July 14th, is where things get interesting. Morning sees 4 ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1235). This is a standout for experienced surfers, as the long period will make the waves shape up beautifully on the reef, but the sets will be spaced out. Light cross-offshore wind keeps it glassy. The afternoon is much the same, with 4 ft, 17 seconds, and energy at 1257. This is the best of the first week.
Wednesday, July 15th, holds onto that quality. Morning is 4 ft, 15 seconds, clean, with energy at 885. The afternoon gets a bit marginal with a cross-shore wind, but the swell is 5 ft, 15 seconds, still solid.
Thursday through Saturday, July 16th to 18th, offer a consistent run of 4 ft to 4 ft SSW/SW swell, periods around 14-16 seconds, and mostly clean conditions. Energy levels are moderate to strong. It’s reliable, but the Tuesday standouts are the real peak.
Then, Sunday, July 19th, is a treat. The morning is glassy, with a 2 ft, 21-second swell – that’s a very long period groundswell, and although it’s small, the energy is still moderate (780). The afternoon is where it’s at: glassy calm, 4 ft, 20 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1257. That’s an excellent session for those who can handle the long waits between sets. The wave shape will be incredible on the reef.
Monday, July 20th, brings the biggest swell of the whole run. Morning sees 7 ft SSW swell, 17 seconds, with energy at 2366 – that’s very strong. This is for experts only, as it’s well over 8 ft. The afternoon is still big at 6 ft, 16 seconds, energy at 1688. Both sessions are clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. This is a true standout for the experienced crew.
The middle of the second week, July 21st to 23rd, settles back to a solid 4 ft to 5 ft SSW/S swell, periods 12-15 seconds, with clean conditions and moderate to strong energy. Good, reliable surf.
Thursday, July 24th, picks up again. The afternoon has 5 ft S swell, 10 seconds, energy at 1139 – clean and strong. This is a good option.
Friday, July 25th, is a standout. Morning brings 4 ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and the energy is very strong (2088). Clean, light breeze. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but the swell is still 5 ft, 16 seconds.
Saturday, July 26th, is another big day. Morning is 5 ft, 15 seconds, clean, energy at 1349. The afternoon is glassy, with 7 ft S swell, 15 seconds, energy at 1687 – that’s another expert-only session, but the conditions will be pristine.
The final day, Monday, July 27th, offers 5 ft S swell, 11 seconds, clean, with energy at 967. A solid way to wrap up.
The one true standout in this whole run is Tuesday, July 14th, with that long-period, clean, moderate swell. The second big standout is Monday, July 20th, for the biggest, cleanest swell of the bunch – but it’s only for the experts. Crowds are likely at Icelands (often), so get there early for the best peaks.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
283 | 184 | 144 | 311 | 383 | 608 | 961 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 867 | 716 | 576 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 695 | 543 | 606 | 443 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33PM0.65m | 4:58AM1.25m | 5:34PM0.70m | 5:53AM1.32m | 6:28PM0.77m | 6:43AM1.35m | 7:17PM0.84m | 7:30AM1.35m | 8:04PM0.91m | 8:15AM1.30m | 8:50PM0.96m | 8:57AM1.22m | 9:36PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.18m | 9:47PM0.15m | 11:46AM0.10m | 10:51PM0.10m | 12:35PM0.04m | 11:49PM0.07m | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | 2:00PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.07m | 2:37PM0.01m | 2:23AM0.11m | 3:12PM0.04m | 3:11AM0.18m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
283 | 184 | 144 | 311 | 383 | 334 | 961 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 867 | 716 | 576 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 695 | 543 | 606 | 443 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
26 | 73 | 104 | 239 | 343 | 608 | 203 | 150 | 20 | 186 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 29 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
55 | 24 | 102 | 24 | 25 | 58 | 58 | 189 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
36 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 26 | — | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Icelands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Icelands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Icelands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Icelands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Icelands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Icelands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










