Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Issued: 12 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Icelands sea temperature is
30.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Icelands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Icelands surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot, Icelands, a reef setup that’s exposed to the south. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest rubber.

This stretch kicks off now, with a solid run of surf starting Saturday the 4th. It’s not going to blow your doors off with size, but the quality is there. Saturday morning sees a clean 4 ft from the south with a light offshore breeze. The swell energy is solid at 670, and it’s just the start.

Things really start to hum on Sunday the 5th. That afternoon we get a 5 ft south swell with a 15-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1113, which is moderate to strong, and with glassy conditions from a slight SSW air, this is the standout window for experienced surfers. It’s not a huge wave, but that long period will make it punchy and well-shaped on this reef. Keep in mind, it’s a bit much for beginners.

Monday the 6th is a write-off. Onshore winds and a cross-on breeze mess it up. Tuesday the 7th recovers nicely, with clean morning surf and glassy afternoon conditions, but the real highlight comes back on Thursday the 9th. Thursday morning delivers a clean 5 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period and a cross-off wind. The energy is over 1000 again, making it another excellent call for those who know what they’re doing.

The second week rolls in with a steady stream of waist-high waves. It won’t hit the heights of that first Sunday or Thursday, but it’s consistent. Saturday the 11th afternoon and Sunday the 12th are particularly clean and glassy. A nice 4 ft SSW swell on Tuesday the 14th has that excellent energy again, and then Thursday the 16th afternoon looks absolutely gorgeous with dead calm wind and glassy conditions on a 4 ft SW swell.

The last few days stay clean and rideable, with a little offshore breeze on Saturday the 18th morning. It’s a great long-term pattern for Icelands. Sure, there’s a day here and there to avoid, but plenty of windows to get out.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
0
2
3
3
2
0
0
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.7
S
18
1
S
17
1.1
S
15
1.5
S
15
0.8
SW
18
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
304
560
551
945
388
511
402
519
612
653
726
970
1106
722
899
756
1042
933
942
857
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
W
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
SSW
10
SSW
30
WNW
25
W
5
NE
5
SE
10
S
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:27PM0.82m
9:15AM1.07m
10:04PM0.85m
9:47AM1.00m
10:46PM0.89m
10:24AM0.92m
11:36PM0.93m
11:12AM0.83m
00:36AM0.97m
12:18PM0.73m
1:44AM1.02m
1:48PM0.65m
2:53AM1.09m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.11m
2:54AM0.24m
3:45PM0.12m
3:39AM0.28m
4:20PM0.13m
4:30AM0.32m
4:57PM0.15m
5:31AM0.35m
5:40PM0.17m
6:43AM0.36m
6:31PM0.18m
8:07AM0.33m
7:31PM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
1
1
4
4
5
5
8
19
2
1
3
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
25
25
26
27
28
28
28
28
27
Feels °C
33
33
31
33
32
33
31
29
30
33
31
31
24
25
28
30
31
29
30
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
15
1.5
S
15
1
S
14
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
298
272
267
551
945
388
511
402
519
612
653
726
970
1106
722
899
756
1042
933
942
857
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1
S
17
1
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
1
S
11
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
SW
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
211
214
560
210
154
117
339
90
82
107
235
117
96
71
118
84
80
19
16
14
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
8
0.8
SW
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.8
S
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
S
16
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
161
304
138
52
14
366
20
129
46
28
25
32
24
22
390
19
19
26
20
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
Energy kJ
5
106
147
103
83
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
38
98
33
0
0
54
55
145
0
0
3
33
33
33
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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.

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