Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Icelands sea temperature is
30.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Icelands surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Icelands. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ve gotta be patient. There’s a bit of a messy start before things clean right up.

The first real action kicks off on Monday the 6th. It’s not huge, with a 4ft swell from the south, but that 13-second period gives it some real push. The energy is moderate at 869, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean. The water’s sitting at 86.2°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Tuesday the 7th is a write-off though – strong onshore wind and rain mean you can forget it. Wednesday the 8th through to the 10th is where it gets good. We see the swell bump up to 5ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy jumps into the strong range (1172-1236). The wind is light and cross-off, which means clean lines. This is good for experienced surfers, as it’s a bit punchy for beginners.

Thursday the 9th is an absolute standout. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and energy over a thousand (1019). That’s a day for the log or a step-up if you’re feeling it. The reef setup is going to love that long-period groundswell.

We get a bit of a lull from the 11th. Saturday the 11th still has some waist-high waves, but the wind gets a bit messy. By Sunday the 12th, it drops right off to 2.5ft to 3ft. Still, the afternoon goes glassy, so it’s a good time for a longboard if you’re keen.

Then, from Monday the 13th, the swell fills back in. It stays in the 3.5ft to 4ft range with good 12-15 second periods, but the real gem is Tuesday the 14th. The morning session sees a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is huge at 1351. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is a proper session for the crew who know the reef. That long period makes paddling out easier and the waves will have real grunt.

The following week is consistent but a bit more modest. The swell sits around 3.5ft to 4ft, and the wind stays favourable – mostly light, cross-off, or glassy through the mornings. Saturday the 18th gets a bit more size with a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it won’t be perfect. Sunday the 19th is solid again, with 5ft SSW swell and clean wind – another one for the experienced guys.

The end of the run, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, look sweet. The wind goes glassy on Monday afternoon, and Tuesday morning is glassy again with a clean S swell. It’s a very promising forecast.

The main standout is Thursday morning the 9th of July – that glassy, 5ft SSW groundswell is going to be magic. The second highlight is Tuesday morning the 14th of July – the 4ft swell with an 18-second period and clean wind will be a proper session for those who know the reef. Crowds are often at Icelands, so get there early.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
0
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
402
519
612
653
726
970
1106
822
886
756
1042
933
1056
1010
653
472
331
178
283
323
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
25
NNW
55
W
15
S
15
NNE
10
NE
5
E
5
SE
5
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
E
5
E
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:46PM0.89m
10:24AM0.92m
11:36PM0.93m
11:12AM0.83m
00:36AM0.97m
12:18PM0.73m
1:44AM1.02m
1:48PM0.65m
2:53AM1.09m
3:18PM0.63m
3:59AM1.17m
4:33PM0.65m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.13m
4:30AM0.32m
4:57PM0.15m
5:31AM0.35m
5:40PM0.17m
6:43AM0.36m
6:31PM0.18m
8:07AM0.33m
7:31PM0.19m
9:34AM0.27m
8:39PM0.18m
10:47AM0.18m
9:47PM0.15m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
3
16
14
34
24
1
3
Temp °C
29
28
28
27
25
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
Feels °C
32
30
31
28
20
27
28
30
30
31
32
29
30
30
29
30
30
28
28
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
511
402
519
612
653
726
970
1106
822
886
756
1042
933
1056
1010
653
472
331
178
283
323
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
18
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
339
88
96
89
69
103
119
90
390
115
119
18
16
50
49
22
43
87
151
33
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
19
129
43
29
20
16
28
40
96
18
134
31
14
21
12
22
26
32
26
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
4
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
0.5
NW
11
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
4
74
74
55
82
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
33
0
15
54
33
0
0
0
0
0
33
0
33
0
0
33
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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).

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