Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.8° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s 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 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Icelands, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and handles the SSW direction well. It’s a spot for the more experienced crew, and with the water temperature anomaly being about average for this time of year, you won’t need a thick wetsuit but a spring suit will be your best mate.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning starts with a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW, but with a phenomenal 21-second period, that’s proper groundswell pumping in. The combined energy is solid (1065), and it’s going to handle the reef beautifully. This is a stand-out session for the experienced surfer – the waves will have shape and power, with long waits between sets making the paddle out deceptively easy. The afternoon holds up just as well with a 3 ft swell and 19-second period.

Monday the 31st sees the swell building to 5 ft-6 ft, still clean with cross-offshore winds, but the tide or some other factor makes the conditions a bit more marginal. Still, the energy is climbing (1958 to 2424), so for the advanced surfer, there’s plenty to play with.

Tuesday the 1st of September is the biggest push of the early week, with 7 ft of SW swell and a 17-second period heading into the afternoon. The wind stays clean, but at 7 ft, this is now expert territory, especially on a reef. The energy is whopping (2571 to 2440).

Wednesday the 2nd drops back slightly to 6 ft, but the wind is still kind, and the energy remains strong (1608). Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th is a nice little window for the advanced surfer, with 4 ft-5 ft of SSW swell, light winds, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (859 to 605), but the quality is there.

Saturday the 5th of September sees a bit more wind in the morning, but by the afternoon the wind drops to a whisper (3 mph), and the swell jumps back to 4 ft with a 17-second period. The energy is back up (1039), and it’s clean – that’s a sneaky good session.

Sunday the 6th is a bit windier, but the swell still has some punch. Monday the 7th settles down with lighter winds and 3 ft-4 ft of clean SSW swell.

Tuesday the 8th of September is a bit of a mixed bag – the swell is there, but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, then cross-on, so not as clean.

Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 10th is a real highlight. 5 ft of SSW swell, light to gentle breezes, and absolutely clean conditions. The energy is solid (1192 to 1464), and the reef will be firing. This is prime for the experienced surfer – the period is 15-16 seconds, so it’s got that groundswell grunt, but it’s not too big to be out of control.

Friday the 11th of September is the standout of the entire forecast. 7 ft of SSW swell, 17-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive (2608 to 2946). This is a day for the expert crew only – the reef will be working, and the waves will have serious power. If you can handle it, this is the session to point your board at.

Saturday the 12th holds at 6 ft-7 ft, but with stronger winds (16 mph in the morning), it’s more marginal. Sunday the 13th pushes up to 8 ft-8 ft with a 19-second period, and the energy is massive (4566 to 4315). This is big, powerful, and only for the most experienced. The wind is a moderate breeze, so it’s still clean, but it’s a top-end swell.

Monday the 14th of September rounds out the run with 7 ft of SSW swell and a 17-second period, still clean.

Overall, the best windows are Sunday the 30th of August for the super-long period groundswell, Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September for the clean, solid 5 ft, and Friday the 11th of September for the peak of the swell. The reef handles it all, and the wind is mostly kind. Crowds are likely at Icelands, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
18
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SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.7
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16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
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16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
S
13
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
672
766
1009
1579
2187
2462
2425
2311
1780
1486
1333
1087
773
752
648
509
458
290
555
804
662
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
E
10
ESE
10
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5
ESE
15
SE
15
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15
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20
SE
5
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
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off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:27AM1.14m
7:52PM1.10m
7:56AM1.09m
8:22PM1.14m
8:25AM1.01m
8:55PM1.15m
8:56AM0.92m
9:32PM1.13m
9:30AM0.81m
10:18PM1.09m
10:12AM0.69m
11:20PM1.03m
11:20AM0.58m
00:51AM0.98m
Low Tide
1:32PM0.02m
1:46AM0.08m
2:00PM0.01m
2:26AM0.09m
2:30PM0.01m
3:07AM0.12m
3:02PM0.04m
3:53AM0.18m
3:37PM0.09m
4:48AM0.25m
4:19PM0.15m
6:00AM0.33m
5:14PM0.23m
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6:20
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Temp °C
28
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Feels °C
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33
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28
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28
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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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