Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Icelands. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards, so no flat spells to worry about. The standout action really starts to build in the second week, but there’s plenty to keep us going before that.

The water is sitting at a warm 85°F which is about 1°F above the norm for this time of year – nothing extreme, just a touch warmer than average, making for a pleasant paddle.

Thursday the 3rd kicks things off with a clean 5ft SW swell, period at 14 seconds. The wind is light, cross-off, and it’s rideable. The combined energy is moderate at (855), so there’s some push. Not the best of the run, but a decent start.

Friday the 4th morning is similar, 4ft SSW at 13 seconds, energy down a bit (572). Afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 5th brings a moderate breeze, but the swell dips. The real story starts Sunday the 6th: the combined energy jumps to (1198) with a 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. It’s clean, but the wind is picking up.

Monday and Tuesday the 7th and 8th keep things ticking over. Tuesday morning the 8th we see a long period 20-second groundswell from the S, only 3ft but with strong energy (1084) – excellent conditions for experienced surfers who know how to handle those long lulls. Tuesday afternoon bumps up to 4ft SSW.

Now, the real standout for me is Wednesday the 9th. The morning pushes a 6ft S swell at 15 seconds, combined energy hitting (1797). That’s big, powerful, and it’s clean with a gentle breeze. This is for the advanced crew – it’s pushing 6ft, so beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon backs off to 4ft but remains excellent quality.

Thursday the 10th keeps the 5ft SSW pulses going, energy in the strong range (1431/1355). Still good.

But the best of the best? Point your board at Saturday the 12th afternoon. A clean 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, combined energy roaring at (1960). That’s serious groundswell. For a reef break like Icelands, that long period is a gift – expect lined-up, powerful waves with plenty of time between sets. The wind is nearly glassy from the east. This is the session to mark.

Sunday the 13th is a close second: glassy conditions, 6ft SW morning, 5ft afternoon, energy over (2000). This is expert territory.

The run continues strong through Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th with 5-6ft SSW swell, all clean. Wednesday the 16th dips a little but stays fun.

Late in the period, Thursday the 17th through Friday the 18th all show glassy or near-glassy conditions with 4-5ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate, but the wind is perfect. These are your sneaky good dawn patrol days if the crowds are light (and at Icelands, they often are, so that’s a bonus).

Overall, there isn’t a bad day in this entire 16-day window for Icelands. The absolute highlight is the combination of long period, clean conditions, and high energy around September 12th and 13th. That’s the one you tell your mates about.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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