Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Issued: 6 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Icelands sea temperature is
30.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Icelands surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Icelands in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s get into it. The only spot on the cards for this whole run is Icelands, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and picks up a solid SSW groundswell. The water temp here is sitting at 86°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start but things kick off proper on Tuesday, July 7th. Tuesday morning brings a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy out of the east at just 3 mph, so conditions will be smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 704. That same afternoon the swell bumps up a touch to 4ft, still glassy, and the water stays clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and fun.

Wednesday the 8th steps it up. Morning sees 5ft of SSW swell, period still a long 15 seconds, and cross-off winds out of the ESE at 3 mph keep things clean. The energy jumps to a strong 1209. This is definitely more for experienced surfers as the size is getting up there, but the quality is excellent. Afternoon holds the same.

Thursday the 9th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning’s 5ft swell with a 14-second period has moderate energy at 1063, but the wind is a stronger cross-off at 9 mph, making it marginal. The afternoon settles with lighter wind at 6 mph and the swell drops slightly to 5ft, getting back to excellent quality.

Friday the 10th looks clean again. Morning has 5ft of SSW groundswell, a very long 16 seconds, and cross-off winds. Strong energy at 1113, but that wind is a bit stiffer at 9 mph. Afternoon is similar with a 15-second period, still good.

Saturday the 11th, the swell eases to 5ft with a 14-second period. Morning is clean with cross-off winds, but the afternoon goes a bit side-shore with light cross winds and small ripples on the surface. Still rideable, but not as tidy.

Sunday the 12th is back to glassy conditions. Swell drops to 3ft, but the period is a solid 12 seconds, and winds are glass. Good for a longboard or a fun cruiser.

Now, the standout of the whole run has to be Tuesday the 14th. We see a 4ft SSW groundswell with a massive 18-second period – that’s some serious long-period groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1228. The morning has light cross-off winds, and the afternoon goes completely glassy with zero wind. For a reef break like Icelands, that long period will create some beautifully shaped, powerful lines. This is the one to circle on the calendar, though remember, that kind of period can make it a bit tricky at beach breaks – but on reef, it’s pure magic. Keep in mind this is over a week out, so the promise is real but not locked in.

From the 15th through to the 22nd, the swell slowly winds down. The 15th and 16th still offer clean, fun waves in the 4ft to 4ft range with periods dropping from 16 seconds to 14. The 18th has a solid afternoon with 4ft and glassy conditions, and the energy is strong again at 1130. The final days from the 20th see the swell dropping under 3ft, but still glassy and clean, perfect for a small-wave session. The last few days are tiny, around 2ft, with glassy conditions – more of a splash than a surf, but it’s there.

Overall, Icelands is the only game in town. It’s a consistent reef that will handle the SSW swell well. The standout is definitely the 14th, with that incredible 18-second period and glassy winds. For the experienced crew, the 8th with 5ft is a solid shout too. Crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect company, especially on those better days. It’s one break, so it’s all on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
653
726
1091
1106
822
899
756
1042
1054
1056
1010
617
590
331
283
278
318
432
339
522
823
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
5
S
5
S
5
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
10
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:36PM0.93m
11:12AM0.83m
00:36AM0.97m
12:18PM0.73m
1:44AM1.02m
1:48PM0.65m
2:53AM1.09m
3:18PM0.63m
3:59AM1.17m
4:33PM0.65m
4:58AM1.25m
5:34PM0.70m
5:53AM1.32m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.15m
5:31AM0.35m
5:40PM0.17m
6:43AM0.36m
6:31PM0.18m
8:07AM0.33m
7:31PM0.19m
9:34AM0.27m
8:39PM0.18m
10:47AM0.18m
9:47PM0.15m
11:46AM0.10m
10:51PM0.10m
12:35PM0.04m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
 mm
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
Feels °C
32
32
32
30
30
29
31
29
29
30
30
29
31
30
31
31
30
31
30
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
653
726
1091
1106
822
899
756
1042
1054
1056
1010
617
590
331
283
278
318
432
322
514
823
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
64
86
94
88
106
18
143
19
52
48
49
15
16
87
26
46
54
227
339
522
373
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
S
18
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
39
27
24
24
390
97
134
30
19
23
22
22
23
15
9
25
24
24
68
15
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
140
101
18
10
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
0
33
33
0
0
0
33
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Icelands:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Icelands surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest