
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Icelands in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a slow starter before the real juice shows up.
The overall picture is a run of clean, rideable surf that’s been pretty marginal early on, but it builds into some serious groundswell action in the first week of August. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of July, are all about smaller, cleaner waves. We’re seeing a steady push of swell from the SSE, with heights hanging around 3ft to 6ft. The period is mixed, starting around 13 seconds and dropping to 9-10 seconds mid-week, so it’s a bit mushy and short-period. The wind is mostly a cross-off from the SE, which keeps things tidy. The wave energy is in the moderate range, with values like 419 to 769 (moderate energy). Nothing to write home about, but it’s surfable. Sunday afternoon the 26th is a standout early on, with a glassy 4ft SSE swell from the SSW and calm winds – that’s a sweet window for a clean session.
The real story starts on Thursday the 30th of July. We get a long-period groundswell from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds and a moderate energy reading of 1005. That’s a proper groundswell. The swell height is 3ft, but with that long period, it’s going to draw into Icelands (a reef break) beautifully. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE. This is the first standout. It’s not huge, but the quality will be there for experienced surfers.
Then, from Tuesday the 4th of August into Wednesday the 5th, we’ve got the top pick of the whole run. Swell from the SSW is pumping in at 7ft to 8ft, with a period of 18 seconds. The wave energy is massive – readings of 3838 and 3140 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful groundswell. The break is a reef, so it’ll handle that long period beautifully. Winds are light, glassy, or cross-off from the NE. This is a proper heavy session for experienced surfers only. The crowd factor is “often” at Icelands, so expect company on those peaky, clean lines. The setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the average punter, but for the experts, it’s game on.
After that, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th see the swell drop a bit to 6ft-6ft, still with great period and clean conditions, but the wind on Thursday morning turns cross-shore, so it’s a bit more side-onshore, which might throw in some bumps.
The 16-day window has a few gaps. There’s a quiet spell from the 28th July to the 29th, but it’s still clean. The big gap is after the 6th of August, with nothing on the cards for the rest of the run, but it’s a long way out.
So, the standout? Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August at Icelands. That’s the heavy, clean groundswell window. The 30th of July is a solid warm-up. Don’t sleep on that Sunday afternoon the 26th for a glassy, small-wave session either.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
390 | 294 | 217 | 482 | 692 | 663 | 650 | 561 | 550 | 471 | 407 | 399 | 383 | 271 | 235 | 177 | 146 | 220 | 176 | 148 | 144 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:49AM0.70m | 1:01AM0.93m | 12:56PM0.60m | 2:07AM0.92m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.39m | 5:28PM0.23m | 7:00AM0.43m | 6:11PM0.28m | 8:54AM0.43m | 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 | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
390 | 294 | 217 | 82 | 64 | 69 | 34 | 143 | 153 | 209 | 132 | 189 | 183 | 271 | 235 | 177 | 146 | 198 | 176 | 126 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 16 | WSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
14 | 46 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 66 | 49 | 57 | 85 | 124 | 115 | 2 | 2 | 186 | 136 | 77 | 78 | 220 | 154 | 148 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 15 |
15 | 12 | 11 | 14 | — | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 33 | 113 | 115 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 115 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
71 | 87 | 153 | 482 | 692 | 663 | 650 | 561 | 550 | 471 | 407 | 399 | 383 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 511 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 414 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.










