
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s is also forecast. 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 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Icelands over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, with a few standout days where the stars align. The water temp is sitting at 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off Thursday morning, the 9th. We’re looking at a 5ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, giving moderate wave energy (999). The SE wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s a bit marginal for the morning, but the afternoon shapes up better. The swell drops slightly to 5ft, the period holds, and the wind eases to a gentle breeze. The energy bumps up a touch (1006), and conditions are clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers.
Friday the 10th sees a bit more size, with the swell hitting 5ft and a long 16-second period, pushing energy up to 1288 in the afternoon. But the wind is a cross-off SSE breeze at 12-15 mph. It’s rideable, but not perfect. The consistency is there, but the wind keeps it from being a top pick.
Now, Saturday the 11th is interesting. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the morning is clean with a light breeze. The real treat is the afternoon: the wind shifts to a light SSW cross at just 3 mph, with the swell holding at 4ft. The energy is moderate (640). It’s a light cross-shore, so it’s not glass, but it’s workable.
Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are smaller, with 3ft to 4ft waves, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping things clean. Good for a longboard or a fun board.
The first real standout is Tuesday the 14th. We get a 5ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, combined energy of 1351. The wind is a light SE cross-off, so the waves are clean. This is a proper groundswell. The long period means excellent shape and power, but at a reef break, it’ll be peeling nicely. It’s one for the experienced crew, and with crowds listed as “often,” expect some company. This is the best on offer in the first week.
The second week looks promising, but less certain. Wednesday the 15th has a glassy afternoon with 5ft SSW swell, period of 15 seconds, and energy of 898. That’s a very nice session. Thursday the 16th also has glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell, and the wind goes NNE. Clean.
The 17th, 18th, and 19th are a mixed bag with some light cross-onshore winds, but the swell persists. The 20th of July through the 24th looks like a beautiful run of glassy conditions, with the swell staying around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, and sometimes the S. The wind is often glass or light offshore, and the energy is moderate. The best of these late runs is Wednesday the 22nd: a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with a flat calm, glassy ocean. It’ll be clean as a whistle, and the energy is 550. A great day for a long, smooth session.
Overall, you’ve got two real standouts: Tuesday the 14th for the power and long-period groundswell, and Wednesday the 22nd for the pure glassy perfection. The rest of the run is consistent and fun, but those two are the ones to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
899 | 756 | 1029 | 1040 | 1178 | 1010 | 653 | 590 | 331 | 283 | 184 | 144 | 311 | 343 | 744 | 1111 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 879 | 869 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 6:43AM1.35m | 7:17PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
899 | 756 | 1029 | 1040 | 1178 | 1010 | 653 | 590 | 331 | 283 | 184 | 144 | 311 | 157 | 349 | 1111 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 879 | 869 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
82 | 82 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 87 | 17 | 73 | 104 | 239 | 343 | 744 | 217 | 261 | 20 | 186 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | S 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | S 11 | SSE 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 |
18 | 168 | 31 | — | 23 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 15 | 26 | 25 | 102 | 24 | 134 | 69 | 23 | 58 | 6 | 20 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 16 | 128 | 91 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.










