Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The first few days are a bit rough with wind and choppy conditions, but we’ve got a solid run of swell lining up. This is all about Icelands, a reef setup that’s exposed to the south-southwest, and it’s going to deliver for experienced surfers through the heart of the period.

We kick off Sunday the 9th with a bit of a messy start. Morning sees a 6ft SSW swell, but a 25 km/h cross-offshore wind keeps things clean-ish, even though the combined energy is solid. The afternoon turns cross-shore and the quality drops off – not the best way to start.

Monday the 10th is where things start to click. Morning brings a 5ft S swell with a light 10 km/h cross-off breeze and good wave energy. The conditions are clean, and it’s a solid session for anyone who knows the reef. The afternoon swell drops a bit to 5ft but the period stretches to a very long 20 seconds, making for some lined-up, powerful waves – though the tide might be a factor.

Tuesday the 11th is a standout. Morning delivers a 7ft S swell with a 17-second period, light cross-off wind, and strong energy. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to be pumping. This is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar size at 7ft, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind goes cross-shore – still good, but morning is the call.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th keep the quality high. Wednesday morning has a 6ft SSW swell with clean conditions, and Thursday morning goes glassy with a 5ft S swell and a 12-second period – perfect for early sessions. The energy stays strong throughout.

The run continues through the weekend and into the next week. Friday the 14th sees a 7ft S swell in the morning, clean, with solid energy. Saturday the 15th is glassy again with a 5ft S swell – a great day for a long session. Sunday the 16th holds a 4ft S swell with clean conditions, though the afternoon gets blown out by 25 km/h winds.

Now, looking further out, the second week brings more size but also some trade-offs. Tuesday the 18th sees a 7ft SSW swell building, and Wednesday the 19th peaks at 8ft from the SSW with very strong energy – that’s only for the experienced crew. The wind is cross-offshore but moderate, so it stays clean. Thursday the 20th is a highlight with a 8ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s a rare combo, and it’s going to be epic if it lines up.

The swell slowly drops off from Friday the 21st through to the end of the window, with clean conditions and waist-to-chest high waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Bottom line: Tuesday the 11th morning is your standout in the first week – big, clean, and powerful. For the long-range crew, keep an eye on Thursday the 20th afternoon – glassy, solid 7ft SSW swell, and very long period. That one’s got potential to be special.

– Rusty

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