Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.5° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.

The surf for Icelands comes in waves over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef setup, taking the SSW swell head-on, and we’ve got a long-period groundswell (16 seconds) hitting first. The water is about 85°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

Saturday, August 1st afternoon is a bit of a mixed bag. 4.3ft of SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore from the S at 9 mph, putting a little chop on it. The combined energy is moderate (1011). It’s okay, but not the best.

The first real standout is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind goes light from the SSE at 3 mph, cross-offshore, cleaning the surface right up. The swell is 4.6ft from the SSW, still with that long 16-second period. Combined energy is up to 1079. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s for the experienced crew.

Monday morning, August 3rd is a glassy dream – dead calm, 3 mph from the N, nothing on the water. 4.6ft of SSW swell, 15-second period. The energy is moderate (869) but the conditions are as good as it gets.

Tuesday, August 4th gives you two sessions. The morning is glassy with 4.3ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds (1128 energy), and the afternoon goes completely still – 0 mph wind, 4.9ft of swell, and the energy jumps to 1338. Clean, powerful, and perfect for the advanced.

Wednesday morning, August 5th: clean again, 4.6ft SSW, 15 seconds, cross-offshore NNE wind at 6 mph. Energy is strong (1412). The wind picks up in the afternoon, so get it early.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday, August 6th through Saturday, August 8th, the wind is strong and messy – cross-shore and cross-onshore, gusting to 28 mph. The swell is solid (6.2ft to 7.5ft), and the energy is very strong (up to 3133), but the wind is ruining the surface. This is more of a kite-surfing window than a clean paddle session.

We get a break on Sunday morning, August 9th – lighter wind, 5.9ft of swell. The real beauty is Sunday afternoon, August 9th: glassy, dead calm, with a 6.9ft S swell at 16 seconds. Energy is very strong (2167). That’s a big, clean wave for the experienced.

Monday, August 10th afternoon is another clean one: 6.2ft S swell, 14 seconds, cross-offshore SE wind, energy 2512. Good lines.

Tuesday, August 11th is the big one. The morning has 7.9ft of S swell, 17 seconds, with cross-offshore SE wind at 19 mph. The energy is massive (3683). That’s over 8ft, so this is expert-only territory. The afternoon is similar – 7.9ft, 16 seconds, energy 3409. This is the biggest, most powerful run of the whole period.

From Wednesday, August 12th onward, the swell drops and the wind stays cross-offshore, but the energy fades. The sessions are rideable but not firing. The last good one is Saturday, August 15th afternoon: 5.6ft SSW, 15 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, energy 1316. A nice way to finish.

The best of the lot: Tuesday, August 11th morning for the sheer size and power, and Sunday afternoon, August 9th for the glassy, big-wave perfection.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

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1.4
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16
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16
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15
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Energy kJ
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687
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838
1150
1010
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2064
1849
1613
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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10
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5
SSW
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High Tide
8:26PM0.93m
8:22AM1.13m
8:56PM0.98m
8:50AM1.07m
9:28PM1.01m
9:19AM0.98m
10:06PM1.03m
9:53AM0.88m
10:51PM1.03m
10:35AM0.77m
11:50PM1.02m
11:35AM0.65m
1:08AM1.01m
Low Tide
2:01AM0.16m
2:38PM0.05m
2:41AM0.18m
3:07PM0.06m
3:24AM0.20m
3:39PM0.07m
4:11AM0.24m
4:14PM0.10m
5:06AM0.29m
4:54PM0.14m
6:16AM0.33m
5:45PM0.19m
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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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