
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf shaping up for Icelands, so let’s get into it.
The pattern starts on Wednesday, July 15th, with a clean, long-period SSW groundswell rolling in, pumping out moderate wave energy (885). The morning is looking *glass*, with some clouds and barely a breath of wind from the SE at 3 mph. You’ll find clean 4 ft sets, and that water temp is sitting right around 86°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no drama there. This is the pick of the early window: a reef break, fairly consistent, with an offshore wind direction from the E when it’s working. Expect a few others out, but the morning session is the one to aim for.
The swell holds through Thursday and Friday mornings, with the 4 ft to 4 ft range and that same clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy stays solid, dropping from 759 to 801. By Saturday, July 18th, we get a real treat: the morning goes offshore with a clean E wind at 6 mph, and by the afternoon, it’s glassy again with SE 3 mph. The swell ticks down a touch to 4 ft, but those conditions are unreal. That Saturday afternoon is a standout.
Sunday, July 19th, is a write-off. Risk of storms and strong onshore winds blow it out. The swell drops and the quality is poor. Just skip it.
Now, the real highlight arrives on Monday, July 20th. The combined energy jumps to a thumping 1585 (strong wave energy), with a 5 ft SSW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds. This is powerful, deep water energy. The morning has a clean offshore wind, and the afternoon goes flat calm and glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – that size and period will produce fast, heavy waves. This is the best on offer.
The swell stays solid on Tuesday, July 21st, with 5 ft in the morning and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still high (987). It’s clean, but the power is easing. After that, the wave heights drop through the rest of the week, with a mix of clean conditions but smaller, weaker swell. By the 23rd and 24th, you’re looking at 4 ft from the SSE with a shorter period (9 seconds) – weaker, less exciting.
The last week of July has a couple of flickers. On the 25th, we get a brief spike of 2 ft with a 15-second period, very clean and glassy in the afternoon. And then on the 30th, the long period returns – a 3 ft swell from the SSW with a 20-second period, building to 4 ft at 18 seconds in the afternoon, with energy over 1200. That’s a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a bit of a wait.
Overall, the first week is the money week. The Wednesday morning start and the Monday/Tuesday pulse are the clear standouts. The second week has smaller, cleaner options but nothing that compares to that early power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
679 | 867 | 716 | 720 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 631 | 536 | 529 | 463 | 412 | 394 | 295 | 759 | 1578 | 1411 | 1178 | 980 | 822 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:17PM0.84m | 7:30AM1.35m | 8:04PM0.91m | 8:15AM1.30m | 8:50PM0.96m | 8:57AM1.22m | 9:36PM0.99m | 9:38AM1.10m | 10:22PM1.00m | 10:19AM0.97m | 11:10PM0.99m | 11:00AM0.83m | 00:02AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | 2:00PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.07m | 2:37PM0.01m | 2:23AM0.11m | 3:12PM0.04m | 3:11AM0.18m | 3:46PM0.08m | 4:00AM0.25m | 4:18PM0.13m | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:51PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
679 | 867 | 716 | 720 | 551 | 693 | 711 | 631 | 536 | 529 | 463 | 412 | 394 | 295 | 759 | 1578 | 1411 | 1178 | 980 | 822 | 490 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 18 | SW 13 | W 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
186 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 49 | 49 | 7 | 63 | 51 | 37 | 51 | 55 | 38 | 160 | 241 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | SSE 7 | SW 4 | W 13 | S 7 | WNW 9 | — | S 20 | S 18 |
20 | 10 | — | 18 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 28 | 3 | 26 | 8 | — | 7 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 93 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
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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.










