Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking.

Alright, look, I won't lie to you—the first few days of this outlook are a bit of a slow burner. Saturday the 11th through Monday the 13th are pretty lackluster, with small, marginal surf and a bit of a cross-chop on the water. The swell energy is just not there yet, barely cracking 600-700 (moderate energy) at best. You're not missing much if you stay home.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 14th at Icelands. That morning the swell energy jumps up to 1222, and we see a solid 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the water temp is a balmy 86°, running about average for this time of year. That’s the kind of window that gets a reef break like this working. The swell direction is exactly what this spot needs, dead on from the SSW. A word of caution though: that long period will make it a bit wonky at the beach, but on a reef like this, it’ll be a thing of beauty. This is a standout for the first week.

The action doesn't really stop. From Tuesday morning through to the morning of Friday the 17th, we've got a solid run of clean, cross-off conditions with swell hanging around the 4ft to 4ft mark. The combined energy stays in the moderate to strong range, mostly between 600 and 800. It’s not epic, but it’s consistent and clean.

Now, hold onto your board, because the second week gets seriously interesting. Sunday the 19th is a big one. We’ve got a 5ft S swell with a very long period of 20 seconds, and the combined energy explodes to 1867—that’s strong wave energy. Winds are near glassy out of the SE. This is elite-level conditions for experienced surfers. The swell height is pushing 5ft, which is a solid size, and with that period, the power will be incredible. This is a true standout.

The run of excellent conditions continues into Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Both days show solid 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, with strong energy readings (1588 and 1208 respectively) and light, clean cross-off winds. This is the heart of the swell window, and Icelands is going to be pumping.

Later in the week, keep an eye on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. The swell drops a touch, but the wind turns glassy, and the swell period is still very long at 16-18 seconds. The energy is still strong, over 1000. These are prime windows for a quieter, cleaner session without the big crowd—though Icelands can get busy, so expect some company.

The standout is hands down Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st. That’s the peak of the swell, with the best combination of size, power, and clean conditions.

Rusty, signing off.

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