Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Icelands. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ve gotta be patient. There’s a bit of a messy start before things clean right up.

The first real action kicks off on Monday the 6th. It’s not huge, with a 4ft swell from the south, but that 13-second period gives it some real push. The energy is moderate at 869, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean. The water’s sitting at 86.2°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Tuesday the 7th is a write-off though – strong onshore wind and rain mean you can forget it. Wednesday the 8th through to the 10th is where it gets good. We see the swell bump up to 5ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy jumps into the strong range (1172-1236). The wind is light and cross-off, which means clean lines. This is good for experienced surfers, as it’s a bit punchy for beginners.

Thursday the 9th is an absolute standout. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and energy over a thousand (1019). That’s a day for the log or a step-up if you’re feeling it. The reef setup is going to love that long-period groundswell.

We get a bit of a lull from the 11th. Saturday the 11th still has some waist-high waves, but the wind gets a bit messy. By Sunday the 12th, it drops right off to 2.5ft to 3ft. Still, the afternoon goes glassy, so it’s a good time for a longboard if you’re keen.

Then, from Monday the 13th, the swell fills back in. It stays in the 3.5ft to 4ft range with good 12-15 second periods, but the real gem is Tuesday the 14th. The morning session sees a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is huge at 1351. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is a proper session for the crew who know the reef. That long period makes paddling out easier and the waves will have real grunt.

The following week is consistent but a bit more modest. The swell sits around 3.5ft to 4ft, and the wind stays favourable – mostly light, cross-off, or glassy through the mornings. Saturday the 18th gets a bit more size with a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it won’t be perfect. Sunday the 19th is solid again, with 5ft SSW swell and clean wind – another one for the experienced guys.

The end of the run, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, look sweet. The wind goes glassy on Monday afternoon, and Tuesday morning is glassy again with a clean S swell. It’s a very promising forecast.

The main standout is Thursday morning the 9th of July – that glassy, 5ft SSW groundswell is going to be magic. The second highlight is Tuesday morning the 14th of July – the 4ft swell with an 18-second period and clean wind will be a proper session for those who know the reef. Crowds are often at Icelands, so get there early.

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