Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with 2,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Icelands. This is a solid reef setup that’s exposed to the south-west swells, and it’s about to get a good run of energy. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there – just standard tropical warmth.

The pattern kicks off on Sunday the 23rd of August, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the south, with a period of 14 seconds, pushing a heap of energy into the reef (1659). The problem is the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, which is holding things together but making it a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal session, best left for the experienced crew.

Monday the 24th is much the same story – a bit of a drop in size but still a good 5 ft from the SSW on Monday afternoon, with a long 16-second period. The wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean enough, but the quality is just okay. Not a standout.

The real magic starts to build on Tuesday the 25th of August. Tuesday morning sees a 5 ft SSW swell, period 15 seconds, and the wind drops right back to a light 6 mph cross-off. That’s clean, lined-up surf for experienced surfers. The energy is still solid (1112), and the reef will be handling that long period groundswell beautifully. This is the first true highlight.

Wednesday the 26th of August will be a treat for the early birds. The wind goes glassy in the morning – dead calm – with a 4 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (705), but the conditions are perfect. Later in the day, the wind picks up a touch to a light cross-off, still very clean.

But the absolute standout of the whole outlook is Thursday the 27th of August. Thursday morning, the wind is completely glassy, zero wind, and the swell is a 4 ft SSW groundswell with a massive 19-second period. The energy is pumping (1734). This is a long-period, clean, glassy reef session that will be a dream for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The period is so long, the sets will be widely spaced, but the waves will be proper and powerful. This is your best bet.

Friday the 28th holds a clean 6 ft SSW swell in the morning, with a 16-second period and light cross-off winds. Another solid day for the experienced crowd. The afternoon sees a drop to 5 ft, but still excellent.

The weekend of the 30th and 31st of August, we see a bit of a dip in size on Sunday the 30th (2 ft to 3 ft), but the period is still very long (20-21 seconds), keeping the energy interesting. Monday the 31st of August, the swell picks back up to 5 ft to 6 ft, and the wind is light cross-off. This is a quality run.

Looking ahead to the first week of September, there’s a proper pulse on the way. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a 7 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is strong (2647). This is big, powerful groundswell – only for experts. The reef will handle it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Wednesday the 2nd of September holds a similar 6 ft to 7 ft SW swell, still excellent.

After that, the swell gradually eases through the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of September, with the wind staying mostly cross-off. The energy drops off, but it remains clean and rideable.

The final few days – the 6th and 7th of September – see the wind picking up to a moderate 12 to 16 mph cross-off, and the swell sits around 4 ft to 5 ft. The energy is moderate, but the breeze starts to spoil the surface a bit. It’s still surfable, but not as crisp as the earlier days.

Best on offer: Thursday the 27th of August – glassy, 4 ft, 19-second SSW groundswell. That’s the one to circle. And if you want size, Tuesday the 1st of September with 7 ft SW swell is a close second, though that’s for the experts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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14
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14
1.6
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14
1.1
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16
1.6
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16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
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
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1280
1081
1018
661
1310
1010
1010
845
672
545
479
425
1011
1988
1951
1629
1147
899
638
501
406
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
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5
SE
5
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S
10
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SE
15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
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10
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15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
3:37PM0.51m
3:51AM0.91m
4:40PM0.58m
4:43AM0.98m
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
Low Tide
11:10AM0.39m
7:38PM0.37m
11:24AM0.32m
9:14PM0.35m
11:37AM0.26m
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
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Temp °C
28
28
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27
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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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