Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up at this spot, so let’s get straight into it.
The window kicks off on Wednesday July 8th and we’re looking at a great stretch ahead. The initial pulse has some serious size and energy, and conditions are set up beautifully. Water temp is 86°, which is about average for the time of year.
The best on offer is the Wednesday July 15th to Tuesday July 21st period, but for a true standout, you have to look at Wednesday July 8th. Yeah, it’s an early call, but the numbers don’t lie. Wednesday morning at Icelands is the pick. We’ve got a 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE. The combined energy is pumping (1209). This is excellent, clean surf but it’s in the advanced range – that size and power is not for the learners. The wind stays favourable through the afternoon, too. Get out there.
You want the best of the best later on? Look at Monday July 20th and Tuesday July 21st. Monday afternoon sees a 5ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, glassy conditions and massive energy (1238). Tuesday morning pumps 6ft SSW with a 15-second period, glassy and that energy is through the roof (1359). That’s a big, clean swell for the experienced crew.
Wednesday July 22nd is another big day with 6ft SSW groundswell, glassy, and energy off the charts (1452). That is proper size – expert territory, but dreamy conditions.
There’s no real gap in the action. From Wednesday morning July 8th right through to the end of the forecast, there’s surf every day. The size drops a little around Sunday July 12th with 3ft to 3ft, but it’s glassy and clean, so a longboard or a funboard will be plenty of fun. From there, it builds again nicely.
Keep an eye on the longer period swells in the second week. Those 17 to 18-second intervals are groundswell – they’ll have plenty of energy and longer lulls between sets. At a reef setup, this is pure magic.
A quick note on crowds – Icelands can get busy, and with this quality forecast, expect company. Get in early.
Alright, that’s the story. Secure your spot and enjoy the ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 1091 | 1106 | 822 | 899 | 756 | 1029 | 1040 | 1056 | 1010 | 700 | 590 | 331 | 283 | 230 | 258 | 387 | 425 | 608 | 823 | 907 | 1255 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:12AM0.83m | 00:36AM0.97m | 12:18PM0.73m | 1:44AM1.02m | 1:48PM0.65m | 2:53AM1.09m | 3:18PM0.63m | 3:59AM1.17m | 4:33PM0.65m | 4:58AM1.25m | 5:34PM0.70m | 5:53AM1.32m | 6:28PM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM0.17m | 6:43AM0.36m | 6:31PM0.18m | 8:07AM0.33m | 7:31PM0.19m | 9:34AM0.27m | 8:39PM0.18m | 10:47AM0.18m | 9:47PM0.15m | 11:46AM0.10m | 10:51PM0.10m | 12:35PM0.04m | 11:49PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1091 | 1106 | 822 | 899 | 756 | 1029 | 1040 | 1056 | 1010 | 700 | 590 | 331 | 283 | 230 | 258 | 387 | 425 | 349 | 823 | 907 | 1255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | S 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 94 | 68 | 390 | 18 | 134 | 19 | 67 | 45 | 49 | 22 | 15 | 87 | 26 | 72 | 15 | 237 | 339 | 608 | 350 | 288 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | S 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 24 | 20 | 97 | 18 | 31 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 65 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 69 | 58 | 58 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 103 | 151 | 151 | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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