
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 13 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: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the only spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks – Icelands. It’s a reef setup, so we’re talking proper waves, not a sloppy beach break. For the advanced crew only, and it’s fairly consistent which is a good sign. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing freaky there.
We’ve got a slow start. Monday the 13th is looking pretty average with weak, cross-off winds and only small, 4ft to 4ft swell. The energy is building but it’s not really coming together for a proper session. Better to wait.
The real show kicks off on Tuesday the 14th. That’s the standout. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW with a solid 18-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, meaning heaps of energy (1222) and proper shaped waves. Winds are light cross-off, so the lineup will be clean. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. It’s a couple of points higher than the rest, but for experienced surfers, this is the day to circle.
Wednesday the 15th is still very good. The swell holds at 4ft to 5ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The afternoon is a glassy dream with a slight SSW wind, so the conditions will be smooth as silk. Energy is still high (920). Thursday the 16th starts clean but the afternoon gets a bit cross, so try and get the morning session.
Friday the 17th has a risk of thunderstorms, but the morning looks clean with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The afternoon gets messy with cross winds. Saturday the 18th is a write-off with marginal conditions and small cross-chop. Sunday the 19th is even worse with onshore winds.
Now, here’s the next real standout. Look ahead to Monday the 20th. We get a pulse of 5ft SSW swell – that’s proper size, maybe too much for intermediates, but for the advanced crew it’s going to be pumping. The period is 17 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is massive (1428). Winds are light cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the pick of the second week, but remember it’s a long way out so keep an eye on the forecasts.
After that, the swell slowly fades. Tuesday the 21st is still good with 4ft to 5ft, but the energy drops. Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th sees a mix of smaller swells and some cross-off winds, keeping things fun but not epic. The end of the run, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, has glassy mornings but the swell is dropping to 3ft. The very last day, Tuesday the 28th, has a surprise 4ft SSW swell with 16-second period, glassy conditions and calm winds – that could be a sneaky good one.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 14th is the absolute best in the near term for the connoisseur. Monday the 20th is the big, powerful swell for the second week. Everything else is good, but not the level of those two standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 13 | S 20 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
311 | 390 | 608 | 961 | 907 | 1411 | 679 | 867 | 706 | 763 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 631 | 543 | 606 | 463 | 412 | 357 | 299 | 921 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:38AM1.10m | 10:22PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:46PM0.08m | 4:00AM0.25m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 |
311 | 390 | 402 | 961 | 907 | 1411 | 679 | 867 | 706 | 763 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 631 | 543 | 606 | 463 | 412 | 357 | 299 | 921 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 21 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 |
239 | 343 | 608 | 250 | 117 | 20 | 186 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 42 | 62 | 41 | 42 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 37 | 81 | 56 | 299 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 20 | WNW 8 |
24 | 25 | 58 | 58 | 189 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 280 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 |
11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 22 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 76 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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.










