
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-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★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Icelands. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s got a knack for holding onto a SSW groundswell. The water’s about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but honestly, the whole 16-day window is pretty active. There’s no real gap without surf, just a few sessions that are a bit more marginal. The real story here is a long, drawn-out run of clean, cross-off winds and a persistent SSW swell. The energy hangs around the moderate mark for most of it, with combined swell energy readings mostly in the three-digit zone, like 1150 (moderate wave energy) to start, settling into the 600s.
Things kick off on Friday the 10th with a solid 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the tide and conditions are a bit touchy, so it’s not the best of the run. Saturday morning the 11th is cleaner, with 4ft and a cross-off breeze, but the energy drops a bit.
Sunday the 12th is a gem, though. You get glassy conditions in the afternoon with 3ft SSW swell, and the morning is clean too. That’s a sweet little window for a longboard or a fun board.
But the standout? It’s got to be Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday the 20th morning sees a 4ft S swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1234 (strong wave energy). The wind is a light cross-off. The afternoon is even better: 5ft SSW swell, still a long period, and the energy hits 1473. That’s serious power for this reef. Tuesday the 21st morning keeps the 5ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is 1173. This is expert territory—over 5ft, and with that kind of period, it’s going to be a proper wave. The wind is clean and cross-off for both days. This is the best on offer, no question.
The side note: because this is a reef, that long-period swell will wrap in nicely, not just close out. It’s an advanced spot, and with crowds listed as “often,” expect some company. But for the crew that knows what they’re doing, the 20th and 21st are the days to circle.
Toward the end of the run, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th keep the quality high. Saturday morning the 25th is glassy, with 5ft SSW swell—a beautiful way to close it out.
Stay on it, and don’t sleep on that Monday the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1040 | 1056 | 857 | 617 | 545 | 331 | 283 | 184 | 144 | 368 | 346 | 614 | 961 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 867 | 869 | 763 | 631 | 763 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:48PM0.65m | 2:53AM1.09m | 3:18PM0.63m | 3:59AM1.17m | 4:33PM0.65m | 4:58AM1.25m | 5:34PM0.70m | 5:53AM1.32m | 6:28PM0.77m | 6:43AM1.35m | 7:17PM0.84m | 7:30AM1.35m | 8:04PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:49PM0.07m | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | 2:00PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.07m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1040 | 1056 | 857 | 617 | 545 | 331 | 283 | 184 | 144 | 368 | 296 | 283 | 961 | 907 | 1255 | 679 | 867 | 869 | 763 | 631 | 763 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 7 | S 7 |
19 | 23 | 49 | 11 | 26 | 87 | 35 | 73 | 104 | 239 | 346 | 614 | 203 | 119 | 20 | 189 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | S 6 | WNW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 11 | 12 | 23 | 12 | 26 | 23 | 102 | 24 | 15 | 102 | 58 | 189 | 10 | 20 | — | 9 | 49 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
91 | 88 | 57 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 76 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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.










