Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf shaping up for Icelands, so let’s get into it.

The pattern starts on Wednesday, July 15th, with a clean, long-period SSW groundswell rolling in, pumping out moderate wave energy (885). The morning is looking *glass*, with some clouds and barely a breath of wind from the SE at 3 mph. You’ll find clean 4 ft sets, and that water temp is sitting right around 86°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no drama there. This is the pick of the early window: a reef break, fairly consistent, with an offshore wind direction from the E when it’s working. Expect a few others out, but the morning session is the one to aim for.

The swell holds through Thursday and Friday mornings, with the 4 ft to 4 ft range and that same clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy stays solid, dropping from 759 to 801. By Saturday, July 18th, we get a real treat: the morning goes offshore with a clean E wind at 6 mph, and by the afternoon, it’s glassy again with SE 3 mph. The swell ticks down a touch to 4 ft, but those conditions are unreal. That Saturday afternoon is a standout.

Sunday, July 19th, is a write-off. Risk of storms and strong onshore winds blow it out. The swell drops and the quality is poor. Just skip it.

Now, the real highlight arrives on Monday, July 20th. The combined energy jumps to a thumping 1585 (strong wave energy), with a 5 ft SSW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds. This is powerful, deep water energy. The morning has a clean offshore wind, and the afternoon goes flat calm and glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – that size and period will produce fast, heavy waves. This is the best on offer.

The swell stays solid on Tuesday, July 21st, with 5 ft in the morning and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still high (987). It’s clean, but the power is easing. After that, the wave heights drop through the rest of the week, with a mix of clean conditions but smaller, weaker swell. By the 23rd and 24th, you’re looking at 4 ft from the SSE with a shorter period (9 seconds) – weaker, less exciting.

The last week of July has a couple of flickers. On the 25th, we get a brief spike of 2 ft with a 15-second period, very clean and glassy in the afternoon. And then on the 30th, the long period returns – a 3 ft swell from the SSW with a 20-second period, building to 4 ft at 18 seconds in the afternoon, with energy over 1200. That’s a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a bit of a wait.

Overall, the first week is the money week. The Wednesday morning start and the Monday/Tuesday pulse are the clear standouts. The second week has smaller, cleaner options but nothing that compares to that early power.

Rusty.

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