Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.5°C
0.7° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period with S 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 (Sep 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Icelands.

The 16-day window kicks off with a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty marginal – Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a bit of a write-off. The swell is coming through from the SSW, but the winds are cross-offshore and moderate, so it’s not doing us any favours. The combined energy is moderate (504 up to 1250), but the surf quality is just not there. It’s a bit of a waiting game.

The real action starts to build from Tuesday the 8th. We’ve got a very long period groundswell from the S and SSW rolling in, with periods of 15 to 20 seconds. That long period means better shaped waves, but it’s a reef break, so the long-period energy will focus up nicely. The combined energy is strong (1239 to 1406), and we’re looking at clean conditions with light to gentle breezes. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a good stretch for experienced surfers, with swell sizes hanging around 4.3 ft to 5.9 ft.

Now, the standout. The absolute pick of the entire outlook is the morning of Friday the 11th of September. The swell is 4.9 ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, the combined energy is very strong (1456), and the wind is glassy. No wind at all. That’s a rare, beautiful thing. The surf will be clean as a whistle. For a reef break, that’s magic. Expect some solid, well-shaped waves. Crowds are often a thing here, so get there early.

The building swell continues through the second week. Saturday the 12th sees a big jump in combined energy (2079 to 3104) with a SSW-SW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore wind, so it’s not as clean. The mornings continue to be the best call. By Sunday the 13th, the swell is pushing 7.2 ft from the SW. That’s getting into expert territory. It’s powerful, and the long period (16-17 seconds) will make it very focused. This is not for the faint-hearted.

Monday the 14th morning is another glassy session with 5.2 ft from the SW. Then we see a slight drop, but the energy stays solid. The very end of the window, Thursday the 17th of September morning, is a real gem. The wind is calm, glassy conditions, with a 4.3 ft SSW swell at a long 18 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (1947). It’s a smaller, cleaner window for the experienced crew.

Overall, it’s a solid run for Icelands. The first few days are a bust, but from the 8th onwards, early mornings are your friend. The glassy days on the 11th and the 17th are the true standouts. Go get it.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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14
1.5
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16
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16
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15
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
497
385
404
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579
411
536
353
416
477
1045
1210
1315
1392
508
1122
1164
1184
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Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:20AM0.58m
00:51AM0.98m
1:44PM0.53m
2:30AM1.00m
3:31PM0.61m
3:47AM1.07m
4:35PM0.73m
4:45AM1.14m
5:23PM0.87m
5:32AM1.19m
6:03PM1.00m
6:14AM1.20m
6:40PM1.11m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.33m
5:14PM0.23m
7:48AM0.35m
6:36PM0.30m
9:44AM0.29m
8:24PM0.31m
10:44AM0.21m
9:55PM0.26m
11:23AM0.13m
10:59PM0.18m
11:56AM0.07m
11:49PM0.11m
12:26PM0.03m
00:33AM0.07m
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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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