Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.9° 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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SW 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 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The wave window opens up Friday July 17th and runs through the end of the month, with only a couple of rough days in between.

We’re looking at Icelands, a reef break that’s exposed to SSW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Friday the 17th kicks things off with a solid 4 ft to 4 ft SW groundswell, period hanging around 15 to 16 seconds. That’s long-period energy, and with glassy conditions in the afternoon and light cross-off winds in the morning, it’s gonna be clean. The combined energy is pushing 761, so there’s some decent push behind it. This is a good start.

Saturday the 18th holds similar size, around 4 ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period. Morning is glassy, light wind, clean faces. The afternoon gets a bit questionable with onshore wind and a marginal tide call, so make the most of the early session.

Sunday the 19th is a write-off. Onshore wind, 12 to 15 mph, poor conditions. Don’t bother.

Now, Monday the 20th is a standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSW, period at 17 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1668. That’s a lot of power. Morning has light cross-off winds, afternoon goes glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big and powerful for beginners. The reef will handle the long period well, shaping up some proper lines.

Tuesday the 21st stays good, 5 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, clean with offshore and glassy windows. Energy still up around 971. Another great day.

Wednesday the 22nd drops back to 4 ft, still clean but the energy’s down to around 488. More of a fun-size day.

Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th sees a shift in swell direction to SSE, with shorter period around 10 to 11 seconds. Size is 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind picks up to 15 to 19 mph cross-off. It’s clean but the shorter period and wind make it more of a challenge. Combined energy sits between 600 and 800, moderate. This setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling, especially with the beach-and-reef mix.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are small, 2 ft to 3 ft, but glassy. A longboard or a funboard session with a 14-second SW groundswell on Sunday and 13-second on Monday. Energy is low, around 270 to 380.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th stay small, 2 ft, from the SSW with a 14 to 16-second period. Clean, light winds, but not much juice.

Then we get another major standout. Thursday July 30th. Morning starts with 3 ft, but the period is a massive 20 seconds, energy 878. By the afternoon, it’s 4 ft and a 21-second period, glassy, calm wind, and the combined energy hits 1705. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and it’s going to pour into the reef with perfect shape. For experienced surfers, this is a serious session.

Friday July 31st is even bigger. 7 ft SSW swell, 19-second period, glassy, clean. Energy is 2936. That’s strong, powerful, and only for the well-prepared. The same holds into Saturday August 1st: 7 ft, 17-second period, glassy, energy 2498. These days are the real highlight of the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Monday the 20th, and then the big guns from Thursday July 30th through Saturday August 1st. The late July stretch is the one to circle on the calendar – it’s gonna be pumping.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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1.5
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1.4
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1.2
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1.1
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0.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSE
11
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SSE
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Energy kJ
711
695
536
529
463
412
458
388
734
1630
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1341
899
767
490
390
317
217
744
574
480
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
SSW
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SSW
5
N
5
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
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NE
10
NNE
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E
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ESE
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ESE
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High Tide
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
11:49AM0.70m
1:01AM0.93m
12:56PM0.60m
2:07AM0.92m
Low Tide
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
5:48AM0.39m
5:28PM0.23m
7:00AM0.43m
6:11PM0.28m
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Feels °C
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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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