Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Icelands. This is a reef break, exposed to the SSW, and it’s got a run of surf coming our way, but we’ve got to be patient. The first few days are small, but the second half of the window is where the real magic happens.

We kick things off on Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, with a tiny 2.3ft SSW swell, but the light cross breeze and marginal conditions mean it’s not really one to get excited about. The energy is weak (389), so it’s a pass for now.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, the swell ticks up a notch to 2.6ft from the SSW, and the wind goes light cross-offshore. The water is a warm 84.9°, which is about average for this time of year. The wave energy is still moderate (404), but it’s clean. By the afternoon, we get a bit more push to 3ft, with the same clean cross-off breeze and energy jumping up to 554. It’s starting to look a little more interesting.

Thursday, July 30th, is a real step up. The morning brings 3ft of SSW swell, but look at that period – 19 seconds! That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is solid at 924. It’s clean, but that long period might make it a bit walled at a beach break, but this is a reef, so it should handle it well. The afternoon holds 3.6ft at 18 seconds, still clean with a light breeze. This is a solid day.

Friday, July 31st, the swell builds. The morning is 3.3ft, but it’s a bit onshore with a moderate breeze, so it’s marginal. The afternoon, though, is the first real standout. The swell hits 4.9ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (1176), and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water is still warm and the conditions are clean.

Saturday, August 1st, sees the morning hold 4.6ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds. The energy is pumping (1190), and the light cross-offshore wind makes it a top pick for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops off a little, with a 4.3ft cross-shore wind, so the morning is the go.

Sunday, August 2nd, the morning is another cracker. 4.3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1140). The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is consistent for the experienced crew.

The next few days, from Monday, August 3rd through Wednesday, August 5th, we see a mix. The swell hangs around 4.3ft to 5.2ft, but the energy is mostly moderate to strong. The real standout on Wednesday, August 5th, is the morning: 4.6ft of SSW swell, the energy is high (1490), and it’s glassy. That’s a treat.

But the absolute best of the entire run falls on Thursday, August 6th. The morning serves up 5.9ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds, with a massive energy reading of 1802. The wind is glassy. The afternoon is almost as good, with 5.6ft and glassy conditions. This is a day for the serious surfers, and it’s the clear highlight of the first week.

Into the second week, things get bigger and a bit more tricky. Friday, August 7th, has 5.2ft of SSW swell, but the cross winds make it marginal. The energy is huge (1728), but the wind is the issue.

Saturday, August 8th, the morning is a bit messy with 6.6ft and a moderate cross wind, but the afternoon? That’s a gem. 6.2ft of SSW swell, the energy is through the roof (2444), and it’s glassy. This is a serious, expert-only session.

Sunday, August 9th, gets even bigger, with 7.2ft of swell. The wind is a moderate cross-off, but the energy is monstrous (3483). The size is for experts only, and the wind is clean, but it’s a big, powerful swell.

The following days, from August 10th to 12th, we see the swell drop back to 3.6ft to 5.9ft. The wind is generally cross-off and clean. The standout here is Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, with 5.6ft of SSW swell, a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1826). The wind is offshore, making for clean, shaped-up waves. The morning of Wednesday, August 12th, is also solid with 5.2ft and a clean cross-off, but the afternoon is the best of the late run, with 5.2ft, a 17-second period, and a light offshore breeze.

Overall, the best on offer is the Thursday, August 6th session, with the glassy 5.9ft SSW groundswell. The second absolute standout is the glassy afternoon on Saturday, August 8th, with 6

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