Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Icelands over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it takes a bit of a turn into some serious size later on. The water temp is sitting at 84.6°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Friday morning, July 31st. We’re looking at a clean 3.3ft SSW swell, with a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with the light cross-offshore breeze, it’s gonna be glassy. The combined energy is 931 (moderate), so there’s plenty of grunt. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. A solid start to the weekend.

Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd see the swell bumping up a touch, around 4.3ft to 4.6ft, still from the SSW. The wind stays light and cross-off, keeping things clean, especially in the mornings. The energy ticks up into the 1000-1200 range. Sunday morning actually looks the pick of the early days, with excellent conditions for the more experienced surfer.

Monday the 3rd is a standout for the purest conditions. We’re talking offshore wind in the morning, turning to glass by the afternoon. The swell is 4.6ft, 15-second period, and the energy is moderate at 825. For a reef break, that’s a dream scenario – clean, lined-up, and not too crowded. If you can get out, this is the best on offer in the first week.

Things start to get a bit more interesting from the 4th. The swell holds around 4.3ft to 5.2ft, but the wind starts swinging northerly, creating a bit of cross-chop. The energy is climbing into the 1000-1400 range, so there’s power, but the conditions aren’t as pristine.

By mid-week, August 5th and 6th, the wind is up and the swell is getting bigger. We’re looking at 4.9ft to 6.6ft, but with a moderate to fresh breeze creating lumpy conditions. The energy is strong now (1500-2100), but it’s not going to be pretty. This setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.

Now, the second week is where it gets serious. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, the swell is sitting at 6.6ft to 7.2ft from the SSW, with long periods. The wind is light and cross-off in the mornings and afternoons, which will keep it clean. The energy is very strong (1900-2900). This is solid, powerful surf for experienced surfers. Sunday the 9th is a highlight, with offshore winds and a 6.2ft to 7.2ft swell.

The big news is Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re looking at a 8.2ft to 9.8ft S swell, with a 19-second period. The combined energy is a massive 5689. That’s a serious, powerful groundswell. The winds are light, keeping it clean. This is expert-only territory. The swell direction matches the break’s optimum perfectly. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s still over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but for the big-wave crew, this is the one to circle.

The swell drops a bit after that, but we’ve got solid 6.6ft+ surf for the rest of the week, with clean conditions and light winds. The 15th of August sees another pulse of 8.2ft SSW swell, with strong energy (3637) and clean conditions. A great way to cap off the period.

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