Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.8° C
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Icelands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Icelands surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's break down what this spot is offering. It's a slow start, but there's some serious juice coming further down the line.

The first few days are pretty flat and disappointing. From Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th, we've got nothing but small, weak knee-high slop. The swell is barely 2ft, and the combined energy is stuck in the low 400s – not worth getting wet for. The wind is a mix of cross-off and cross, so it might look okay, but the waves just aren't there.

There's a big gap of poor quality before this place wakes up. Wednesday the 30th morning is the first real sign of life. The wind is light cross-off, and the combined energy jumps to 924. The swell is still small at 3ft, but the period is a deep 19 seconds. That's proper long-period groundswell, which will make for powerful, organized waves on this reef.

The first standout window you need to mark is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is your best bet. We're looking at a solid 5ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, pushing the combined energy to 1485. That's a real step up in power. The wind is light cross-off, so it will be glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers – anything over 5ft starts to push the beginner limit, and that long period will make the waves hollow and fast.

The other absolute gem is further out, on the morning of Tuesday the 5th of August. Almost two weeks away, so don't book flights yet, but the data looks perfect. You've got a 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – zero from the NNW (3 m/h). The combined energy is 1149, strong enough to really fire. That will be as clean and perfect as it gets.

Later on, Saturday the 9th of August brings the biggest swell of the run, hitting 6ft with a combined energy over 2000. That's powerful, but with a 16-second period, it could be a bit straight and unruly. For this reef Icelands, the direction and long period will focus the energy, but it's strictly for the experts. The trades will be moderate, keeping the surface clean, but the size is serious.

Keep Thursday the 7th of August morning in mind too – glassy conditions again with a solid 5ft SSW groundswell.

Bottom line: the first week is a dud, but the second week has some serious firepower. The Saturday 1st of August and Tuesday 5th of August mornings are my picks for the absolute best – glassy conditions with genuine, powerful groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:50PM0.58m
5:02AM1.02m
5:37PM0.63m
5:44AM1.08m
6:17PM0.69m
6:22AM1.13m
6:53PM0.75m
6:55AM1.16m
7:25PM0.82m
7:26AM1.18m
7:56PM0.88m
7:55AM1.17m
8:26PM0.93m
Low Tide
9:31PM0.30m
11:57AM0.24m
10:31PM0.26m
12:23PM0.19m
11:21PM0.22m
12:49PM0.14m
00:04AM0.18m
1:15PM0.11m
00:44AM0.16m
1:42PM0.08m
1:22AM0.15m
2:10PM0.06m
2:01AM0.16m
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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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