
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, S swell with 3,443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the upcoming swell for Icelands.
We’ve got a long stretch of decent, solid swell lining up at Icelands, a reef break. It kicks off on Thursday the 6th of August, but honestly, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. The ocean’s got plenty of energy, with a combined swell energy reading of 1989, but a stiff 12 mph crosswind from the NNW is going to mess it up, and conditions are calling for a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a real battle out there, with 6 ft of SSW groundswell at a long 16-second period, but not clean enough to get excited about.
Friday the 7th is more of the same – crosswinds and 7 ft of SSW swell offering a lot of grunt (2809 combined energy), but it’s just not clean. Saturday the 8th is where we start to see a real shift. The morning is still a bit messy with a crosswind, but by Saturday afternoon, the wind swings to the east at a light 6 mph and turns offshore. That 7 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds will start to clean right up. It’s a bigger swell, so it’s more for the experienced crew, but the water temperature is a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year. This is the first real standout window.
Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 11th keeps the size around the 5 ft to 7 ft mark, with clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell direction is a solid S to SSW, which is exactly what this reef likes. The energy is strong, hitting over 3000 on Tuesday morning. It’s a groundswell with a period around 16-17 seconds, so it’ll have great shape and power, but the long period means the sets will be a bit more spaced out, giving you time to get back out the back.
The next real standout is Wednesday the 12th of August. We’ve got a 6 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy of 1752, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. That afternoon session is going to be a gem.
Keep an eye on Thursday the 13th to Friday the 14th. The swell drops a touch, but then builds back to 8 ft on Friday morning with a super light cross-offshore breeze. The water is still glassy, and the energy is strong at 2794. That’s a top-tier session for the advanced crew.
The weekend of the 15th and 16th of August settles down a bit into the 5 ft range, but the conditions stay clean. It’s a good run of smaller, cleaner waves for the more consistent surfer.
Now, the real big dog is waiting for us on the 19th and 20th of August. That’s a week and a half away, so it’s a long-range call, but it’s looking massive. We’re talking 8 ft of SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a huge 4172 to 4365. That’s a tonne of power. The wind is forecast to be a light cross-offshore from the SSE. This is a serious swell, only for experts. The long period will make it a freight train at this reef, with long, clean lines. It’s the best on offer in the whole 16-day outlook, but keep your fingers crossed the forecast holds.
The 21st of August closes out the window with a still-strong 8 ft of clean SSW swell, easing off into the afternoon.
Overall, there’s a lot to like here. The first week is a slog, but once that offshore wind kicks in, Icelands is going to be firing. The standout is the 19th and 20th of August – that’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 22 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 |
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1849 | 1455 | 1391 | 2735 | 2339 | 2134 | 1870 | 1581 | 1788 | 1719 | 1246 | 951 | 1737 | 2111 | 2564 | 2765 | 1983 | 1958 | 1745 | 928 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:50PM1.02m | 11:35AM0.65m | 1:08AM1.01m | 1:23PM0.57m | 2:36AM1.05m | 3:19PM0.57m | 3:52AM1.12m | 4:36PM0.64m | 4:54AM1.20m | 5:33PM0.75m | 5:46AM1.27m | 6:20PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.14m | 6:16AM0.33m | 5:45PM0.19m | 7:49AM0.35m | 6:54PM0.23m | 9:36AM0.30m | 8:19PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.21m | 9:43PM0.21m | 11:42AM0.12m | 10:53PM0.15m | 12:23PM0.06m | 11:50PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 |
1849 | 1455 | 1391 | 2735 | 2339 | 2134 | 1870 | 1581 | 1788 | 1719 | 1246 | 951 | 1737 | 2111 | 2564 | 2765 | 1983 | 1958 | 1745 | 928 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 19 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 |
104 | 467 | 777 | 74 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 915 | 765 | 617 | 716 | 7 | 399 | 8 | 7 | 264 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 27 | S 24 | SSW 24 | WNW 9 | SSW 21 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | W 20 | — | S 20 |
24 | 76 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 44 | 217 | 15 | 404 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 7 | — | 196 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 11 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 414 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 345 | 33 | 76 | 0 | 39 |
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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.











