Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.3° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s lining up at Icelands.

We've got a nice stretch of swell on the way, and the first legit surf is Monday morning, September 14th. The water is sitting at 84.4°F which is about standard for this time of year, nothing crazy there.

Monday morning looks solid for the more experienced crew. We’re looking at a 5.9ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, packing plenty of punch—the combined swell energy is up there (1723). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, which should keep things pretty clean. This is definitely one for the advanced surfers.

The swell backs off a touch through midweek, but Tuesday the 15th still has clean 5.6ft SSW groundswell in the morning with good cross-off winds. It’s still a bit much for beginners though. Wednesday and Thursday see the size drop under 5.2ft, but the winds stay workable, mostly cross-off.

Now, the real standout is Sunday the 27th of September. We’re looking at an absolute beauty of a day. Sunday morning has a solid 6.2ft SSW groundswell arriving with a very long 20-second period, generating serious energy (3778). The wind is a light cross-off from the NE, setting up clean lines. Then, Sunday afternoon gets even better – the swell bumps up to 7.2ft from the SSW with a 19-second period, the energy is massive (3779), and the wind goes glassy from the NNW. This is proper groundswell, best on a reef or point, and it’s for experts only at that size. Hands down the best session in the 16-day window, though being two weeks out, keep an eye on it.

The week leading up to that has a few other bumps. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 28th both show 6.6ft SSW swell with clean conditions. Overall, the pattern is looking great with consistent pulses of SSW swell and mostly favorable winds. If you're an experienced surfer, get ready.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 128mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.9
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16
1.3
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15
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
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18
1.4
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17
1.9
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16
1.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1551
1591
1441
1190
1087
886
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996
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441
656
561
456
905
1179
1787
1629
1956
1505
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
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S
15
SSE
15
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15
S
25
SE
25
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20
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20
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High Tide
8:23PM1.20m
8:32AM0.93m
8:55PM1.15m
9:01AM0.82m
9:28PM1.07m
9:26AM0.72m
10:03PM0.98m
9:46AM0.62m
10:47PM0.89m
9:56AM0.54m
00:07AM0.82m
9:42AM0.47m
1:25PM0.48m
1:59AM0.81m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.03m
2:25AM0.09m
2:14PM0.05m
3:01AM0.15m
2:42PM0.10m
3:37AM0.22m
3:11PM0.15m
4:18AM0.29m
3:44PM0.22m
5:10AM0.37m
4:23PM0.30m
6:33AM0.43m
5:24PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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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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