Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.4°C
0.5° 

Icelands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Icelands surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Icelands. This is a reef set-up, exposed to a south-southwest swell direction, and it’s got a solid run of surf lined up. The water’s sittin' at about 85°F right now, and that’s bang on average for this time of year, so no crazy warm or cool surprises.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell is already a clean 5ft from the SSW, with a very long 15-second period pushing some serious energy into the reef (1067). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze out of the SE, and the conditions are labelled as clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is your classic reef setup – that long period means the waves will have plenty of shape and power, but it’s gonna be a bit too much for beginners at this size. Get out there early for the best of it.

The pattern holds through the week. Wednesday morning, the 26th sees the swell drop a touch to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy with a 3 mph offshore from the E. That’s about as perfect as it gets for a clean face. The energy is still moderate (684), and it’s another day for experienced surfers looking for a smooth ride.

Now, the standout window really starts to build. Thursday the 27th into Friday the 28th is where I’d circle on the calendar. Thursday morning has a 4ft swell with a ridiculously long 19-second period, blasting in at a very strong combined energy of 1701. The wind is cross-offshore and light. By Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft with an 18-second period and energy topping 2104 – this is proper, powerful SSW groundswell. This is advanced territory, with waves that have serious punch and length. Friday keeps that energy going with 6ft swell in the morning and clean cross-off winds. This is the heart of the run.

Things briefly back off on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. Saturday drops to 4ft with moderate energy (768) and still clean, but it’s a bit smaller. Sunday morning is even smaller at 3ft, but that 21-second period is something special – the energy is still strong (1073) and the waves will be lined up and waiting, just less push. It won’t be as consistent for a full session.

Then the second pulse hits. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are absolute bangers. Monday afternoon sees 6ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period and massive energy (2340), combined with glassing offshore winds. Tuesday morning is almost identical, 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period and energy of 2149. The wind stays light cross-off. This is the best of the entire forecast – powerful, clean, and consistent. It’s a dream for anyone who can handle a reef break.

Through the first week of September, the swell stays solid. Wednesday the 2nd is 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, both with clean cross-off winds and moderate energy. Thursday the 3rd drops to 4ft, but still workable. The pattern starts to fade into the second week, with smaller days from the 5th to the 9th, though there’s a sneaky late pulse on Wednesday the 9th of September with 6ft and strong energy (1980) that looks promising, but you’re getting into long-range territory so don’t set your watch by it just yet.

Overall? This place is firing. The standouts are the 27th-28th of August for that long-period power and the 31st of August-1st of September for the biggest, cleanest surf of the run. Don’t sleep on it. The reef means it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing, and that crowd situation can get busy – so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1
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19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
845
672
545
479
425
1001
1988
1975
1650
1292
796
638
493
472
672
766
1169
1579
2162
2187
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
ESE
0
W
5
SSW
10
SE
5
SSE
10
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
15
S
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
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Wind State
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:22PM0.67m
5:23AM1.05m
5:57PM0.77m
5:58AM1.11m
6:27PM0.86m
6:29AM1.15m
6:56PM0.95m
6:59AM1.16m
7:24PM1.04m
7:27AM1.14m
7:52PM1.10m
7:56AM1.09m
8:22PM1.14m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.30m
11:55AM0.19m
11:10PM0.24m
12:16PM0.14m
11:51PM0.18m
12:40PM0.08m
00:30AM0.13m
1:05PM0.04m
1:08AM0.10m
1:32PM0.02m
1:46AM0.08m
2:00PM0.01m
2:26AM0.09m
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6:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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