
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast, but in feet and knots.
The first few days at Icelands aren’t screaming for a paddle. A moderate SSE swell is wrapping in, around 5 to 6 feet, with a fresh cross-offshore breeze keeping the surface clean. The energy is decent (752), but the swell is coming from the SSE, not the ideal SSW, so the shape isn’t dialed in. It’s not bad, but it’s not the good stuff.
By Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, the swell drops to around 3 to 4 feet, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The wind lays down nicely, turning light and cross-off, even glassy on Tuesday morning the 28th. For a couple of days, the surf is small but clean. On Tuesday the 28th, we get a glassy 2-foot swell from SSW with a long 16-second period, and the energy is moderate (392). It’s tidy, but small.
Now, the real fun starts on Thursday the 30th. The swell swings to the SSW – the right direction for this reef – and the period gets serious. Thursday morning the 30th shows 3 feet at 19 seconds from SSW, a proper groundswell. The energy is 941 (moderate), and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The water is 86°F, about 2°F above normal, so it’s unseasonably warm.
The standout window is Friday the 31st through Sunday the 3rd of August. Friday afternoon the 31st has 4 feet SSW at 16 seconds, clean, with strong wave energy (1187). Saturday the 1st of August is a gem: 5 feet SSW at 18 seconds, glassy in the morning, and energy at 1388. This is the best on offer – clean, solid, and aimed right at the reef. Sunday the 2nd of August stays glassy with 4 feet SSW at 16 seconds. This is prime time for experienced surfers. The long period means powerful, well-shaped waves. The crowds are “often” here, so don’t expect to be alone.
After that, the swell gets bigger but messier. Monday the 3rd of August pushes 6 feet SSW, but the wind turns cross to cross-on, and the quality drops. The following days stay in the 5 to 5-foot range, but winds from the north and northwest make it choppy.
Then, on Thursday the 6th of August, it cleans up again with a light cross-off breeze and a 5 to 6-foot SSW swell at 17 seconds. The energy is very strong (2706). Friday the 7th of August sees a massive spike: 8 to 10 feet S swell at 19 to 20 seconds, with energy through the roof (6994). This is serious, powerful swell – only for experts. The wind is a bit messy, but Saturday the 8th of August looks cleaner with 8 feet S swell at 18 seconds, glassy, and clean, with very strong energy (4648). That’s a big, powerful, clean swell for the confident crew.
The real standout is the stretch from Saturday the 1st of August to Sunday the 2nd of August – glassy, clean, consistent SSW swell, and the kind of waves that make you forget the slow start. The reef will handle the long-period groundswell perfectly.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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663 | 788 | 600 | 550 | 562 | 539 | 351 | 277 | 225 | 153 | 259 | 220 | 217 | 198 | 259 | 214 | 208 | 437 | 701 | 721 | 887 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:25PM0.54m | 3:13AM0.93m | 3:47PM0.54m | 4:12AM0.96m | 4:50PM0.58m | 5:02AM1.02m | 5:37PM0.63m | 5:44AM1.08m | 6:17PM0.69m | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:53PM0.75m | 6:55AM1.16m | 7:25PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.31m | 10:47AM0.37m | 8:19PM0.32m | 11:29AM0.30m | 9:31PM0.30m | 11:57AM0.24m | 10:31PM0.26m | 12:23PM0.19m | 11:21PM0.22m | 12:49PM0.14m | 00:04AM0.18m | 1:15PM0.11m | 00:44AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
33 | 113 | 118 | 209 | 132 | 189 | 186 | 189 | 225 | 153 | 259 | 173 | 126 | 198 | 173 | 119 | 99 | 68 | 701 | 721 | 887 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 8 |
48 | 57 | 133 | 124 | 113 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 138 | 77 | 78 | 220 | 217 | 196 | 259 | 214 | 208 | 191 | 180 | 175 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 113 | 115 | 71 | 49 | 34 | 19 | 71 | 112 | 437 | 60 | 48 | 109 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
663 | 788 | 600 | 550 | 562 | 539 | 351 | 277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 511 | 145 | 145 | 414 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
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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.










