Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.2° C
0.2° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,798 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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 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.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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915
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1133
904
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1136
1010
880
1726
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:56PM0.88m
7:55AM1.17m
8:26PM0.93m
8:22AM1.13m
8:56PM0.98m
8:50AM1.07m
9:28PM1.01m
9:19AM0.98m
10:06PM1.03m
9:53AM0.88m
10:51PM1.03m
10:35AM0.77m
11:50PM1.02m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.08m
1:22AM0.15m
2:10PM0.06m
2:01AM0.16m
2:38PM0.05m
2:41AM0.18m
3:07PM0.06m
3:24AM0.20m
3:39PM0.07m
4:11AM0.24m
4:14PM0.10m
5:06AM0.29m
4:54PM0.14m
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Temp °C
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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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