
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,853 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Icelands in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s been a bit slow to start, but there’s a good window of waves on the way. Don't expect much for the first day or so, but things will start to clean up quickly.
The water’s sitting at about 85°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We're looking at Icelands as the main spot. It’s a reef setup, so it likes a bit of direction, and it’s exposed to the south. The first few sessions are a bit rough, with onshore winds and a cross-chop making things messy. That's just the ocean telling us to wait a little.
Saturday morning still has a bit of cross-shore wind, but by the afternoon, the wind drops out to glassy. That's when the swell starts to organize – 7ft at 16 seconds from the SSW. It’s clean, and it’s the first real green light. The energy is moderate (1909), but the conditions will make it feel better than the numbers suggest.
Sunday looks solid too, with clean conditions and a slight cross-off wind. The swell is a touch smaller, but still consistent. Then Monday, the period jumps up to 20 seconds on the afternoon, which is a proper groundswell. The energy jumps up as well (2383). That’s the kind of swell that lines up nicely on a reef, so get on it.
The standout is Tuesday the 11th. Morning has 7ft at 17 seconds from the south, with clean conditions and a cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (3287). This is the best of the first week.
Things stay good through the middle of the week, with Thursday afternoon looking especially nice – 6ft at 19 seconds, light winds, and a high energy reading (3214). Very clean.
Friday the 14th has the biggest swell of the period so far, hitting 8ft in the morning. It’s solid, but it’s getting into the size where it’s for experienced surfers only. Still, the conditions are clean.
After that, there's a bit of a lull. The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell drop out to 4ft to 6ft. It’s not gone, but it’s not the same. The energy drops too, down to around 1000-1400. Still rideable, but you’ll be working for it.
Then we see a significant pulse for the following week. Tuesday the 18th brings back the size, with 8ft at 17 seconds. The energy is strong again (3172). And then Wednesday the 19th is looking like the big one – 8ft at 17 seconds from the SSW, with a very strong energy reading (4042). This is a big, powerful swell. This is only for experienced surfers. The following morning, Thursday the 20th, it just keeps building – 10ft at 17 seconds, with a massive energy reading of 5500. That’s a serious day. The wind is cross-off, so it should be clean, but it is going to be heavy. This is expert territory, no question.
After that big pulse, it slowly fades back down, but there’s still clean, fun surf on the 21st and the morning of the 22nd.
So, the headline is the window from the 11th to the 14th, and then the bigger, more powerful stuff on the 19th and 20th. That second pulse is the real standout, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. If you’re solid, that’s your session. If not, the earlier window is your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | SSE 19 | S 19 | S 17 |
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1391 | 2735 | 2339 | 2134 | 1870 | 1581 | 1977 | 1743 | 1371 | 1057 | 1514 | 2111 | 2564 | 2765 | 2564 | 1958 | 1938 | 933 | 1451 | 2564 | 3853 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | 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-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:35AM0.65m | 1:08AM1.01m | 1:23PM0.57m | 2:36AM1.05m | 3:19PM0.57m | 3:52AM1.12m | 4:36PM0.64m | 4:54AM1.20m | 5:33PM0.75m | 5:46AM1.27m | 6:20PM0.86m | 6:32AM1.30m | 7:03PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.19m | 7:49AM0.35m | 6:54PM0.23m | 9:36AM0.30m | 8:19PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.21m | 9:43PM0.21m | 11:42AM0.12m | 10:53PM0.15m | 12:23PM0.06m | 11:50PM0.10m | 12:59PM0.01m | 00:40AM0.06m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 17 |
1391 | 2735 | 2339 | 2134 | 1870 | 1581 | 1977 | 1743 | 1371 | 1057 | 855 | 2111 | 2564 | 2765 | 2564 | 1958 | 1938 | 933 | 802 | 2564 | 3853 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 19 | S 12 | S 24 |
777 | 68 | 73 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 915 | 1514 | 617 | 716 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 229 | 1451 | 594 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 27 | S 24 | SSW 24 | WNW 8 | SSW 21 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 20 | S 22 | S 20 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | — |
92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 44 | 217 | 14 | 404 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 279 | 8 | 56 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 76 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 33 | 0 | 76 | 33 | 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.











