Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, right off the bat, things are looking pretty good. We’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way, and the wind is playing nice for a lot of it. The combo energy is sitting in that moderate-to-strong zone, which is a great sign. The water is sitting at about 86° right now, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, but noticeable.

The real standout of the whole forecast is Icelands on Thursday, July 30th, in the morning. We’re looking at a 3 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. That’s proper energy, and the combined energy reading is a solid 924 (strong). With a light SE breeze keeping it clean, this is the kind of morning you set your alarm for. The wave direction is a perfect match for what this spot likes, and it’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Get in before the crowds start to show—it’s often busy here.

Moving into the weekend, Saturday, August 1st, morning is another cracker. Swell bumps up to about 5 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1204 (very strong), and once again, the wind is light and cross-offshore. This is excellent, advanced-level surf. It’s a bit too punchy for beginners.

Then, on Sunday, August 2nd, morning, we get a moment of pure magic. It’s glassy, the swell is 3 ft from the south with a 19-second period, and the energy is through the roof at 1386 (very strong). This is as clean as it gets.

The following week gets a bit more mixed, but there are still some gems. Tuesday, August 4th, morning has a 5 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. The energy is a massive 1298 (very strong). This is for experienced surfers only—too big for the beginners.

And if you’re looking further ahead, Thursday, August 6th, morning sees a 6 ft SSW swell and a sweet offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is 1746 (very strong). This is a powerful, clean swell, but it’s definitely in the expert zone.

The second week holds some promise, but it’s a bit less certain. Saturday, August 8th, morning looks like a promising one if it holds, with a 6 ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a 16-second period. That’s the biggest of the whole run, and it’s for the pros only.

So, to sum it up: the first week is pure gold for the experienced crew, with Thursday the 30th and Sunday the 2nd being the absolute standouts. The second week has some potential for big, clean waves, but keep an eye on the forecasts closer to the time.

Rusty out.

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