Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.9° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with S 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 (Sep 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Icelands. This is a reef setup that needs a good solid SSW swell to get its act together, and we’ve got a solid run of pulses lining up. The water is sitting at around 86° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing strange there.

We kick things off on Monday the 7th, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. Swell is there at 3ft from the SSW, but the conditions are just so-so with a cross-off breeze from the SSE, and the energy is only moderate (966). Not the one to get excited about.

Tuesday the 8th is where it starts to show some real promise. The morning is still a bit messy, but the afternoon? That’s the standout of the first week. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, period stretches to 17 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, with heaps of energy (1419). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. For experienced surfers, this is a window of pure quality. The long period will make the reef line up beautifully, although it might mean a bit of a wait between sets.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th keep the swell pumping, with heights around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind stays a bit more moderate, and the conditions are more marginal. The real magic picks up again on Friday the 11th morning. We’ve got 5ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s glassy grooming, and the energy is strong (1510). That’s another top-tier session for the experienced crew.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees the swell building. Saturday is a cracker: 5ft–6ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds on the SW swell, and the energy is through the roof (2167 to 2853). The wind is gentle and cross-off, so the reef will be handling that long-period energy with long, clean lines. Saturday afternoon is the best of that stretch. Sunday gets a bit bigger (7ft), but the wind goes cross-shore and the surface gets a little lumpy, so it’s a step down.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag, but there are still solid windows. Monday the 14th has a light offshore breeze from the E in the morning, with 6ft SW swell, and the energy is strong (1687). That’s a good one. The middle of the week gets a bit wind-affected, but by Saturday the 19th, we’ve got a beauty on our hands. Morning and afternoon both show 5ft–6ft from the SSW with 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy—first from the NNW, then from the WSW. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is strong (1250 to 1347), and the reef will be offering up some of the best shape of the whole forecast.

Sunday the 20th sees the swell peak again at 7ft, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit more of a handful. For the final days, Tuesday the 22nd afternoon is a nice little finisher: 4ft from the SW, but the period hits 20 seconds, and the energy is still strong (1782) with a light cross-off breeze. That long-period swell will be a dream on the reef, even if the size is smaller.

Overall, the standout windows are the afternoon of Tuesday the 8th, the morning of Friday the 11th, the afternoon of Saturday the 12th, and the glassy sessions on Saturday the 19th. This is a reef break that likes it clean and from the SSW, and when it all lines up, it’s a thing of beauty. Crowds are often an issue here, so be ready for company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 117mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
14
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.9
S
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
21
1.4
SW
19
1.8
SW
19
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
390
416
365
1045
1210
856
1513
384
926
1250
1067
1014
818
1338
1365
2349
2630
2340
2135
1567
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
SE
5
ESE
5
W
10
SW
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:47AM1.07m
4:35PM0.73m
4:45AM1.14m
5:23PM0.87m
5:32AM1.19m
6:03PM1.00m
6:14AM1.20m
6:40PM1.11m
6:52AM1.18m
7:16PM1.18m
7:28AM1.12m
7:50PM1.21m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.31m
10:44AM0.21m
9:55PM0.26m
11:23AM0.13m
10:59PM0.18m
11:56AM0.07m
11:49PM0.11m
12:26PM0.03m
00:33AM0.07m
12:54PM0.01m
1:13AM0.05m
1:21PM0.01m
1:50AM0.06m
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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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