Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Icelands. It’s a reef break, so it’s got that sharp, organised shape, and it’s fully exposed to the swell. The water temp is about 86°F, which is normal for this time of year.
Tuesday 14 July starts with a 4ft SSW groundswell, and the period is a long 18 seconds, so these waves have got some serious punch (combined energy of 1269). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE in the morning, keeping it clean. This is a standout for the experienced crew. The afternoon goes a bit cross, but it’s still fine.
Wednesday 15 July the swell drops to 4ft, period 15 seconds. The morning is glassy with a light ESE breeze – that’s as good as it gets. The combined energy is moderate (885). This is the best session of the first week, by a long shot.
Thursday 16 July through Saturday 18 July keep the same vibe: 4ft to 4ft SW swell, clean mornings, glassy conditions. The energy drops a bit, but it’s fun, consistent reef surfing.
Sunday 19 July is a write-off in the afternoon when the wind spikes to 20 km/h from the SSW, creating a chop. The morning still has some glassy windows, but it’s risky with thunderstorms.
Monday 20 July is another standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, with a strong combined energy of 1484. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is for the experts only.
Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 23 July the swell drops to 4ft-5ft, but the mornings stay clean. The energy is moderate.
Friday 24 July to Saturday 25 July the swell eases to 3ft, but Saturday morning sees a 16-second period, giving the waves some life. Glassy conditions return.
Sunday 26 July is a skip with cross-onshore winds and only 3ft of swell.
Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July finish strong. Monday 27 July morning is clean with offshore winds. Tuesday 28 July has a solid 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers (combined energy 1094). Wednesday 29 July sees the swell build to 5ft in the afternoon, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 1478. That’s a proper end to the run.
There’s a dry spell in the middle, but overall, this reef delivers. Crowds are likely, so get there early. The best calls are the glassy mornings, especially Wednesday 15 July and Monday 20 July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 961 | 907 | 1411 | 679 | 867 | 716 | 631 | 551 | 702 | 711 | 631 | 536 | 529 | 456 | 412 | 400 | 299 | 606 | 1450 | 1255 | 1178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM0.77m | 6:43AM1.35m | 7:17PM0.84m | 7:30AM1.35m | 8:04PM0.91m | 8:15AM1.30m | 8:50PM0.96m | 8:57AM1.22m | 9:36PM0.99m | 9:38AM1.10m | 10:22PM1.00m | 10:19AM0.97m | 11:10PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM0.07m | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | 2:00PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.07m | 2:37PM0.01m | 2:23AM0.11m | 3:12PM0.04m | 3:11AM0.18m | 3:46PM0.08m | 4:00AM0.25m | 4:18PM0.13m | |||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 4 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 961 | 907 | 1411 | 679 | 867 | 716 | 631 | 551 | 702 | 711 | 631 | 536 | 529 | 456 | 412 | 400 | 299 | 606 | 1450 | 1255 | 1178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 250 | 117 | 20 | 186 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 32 | 50 | 58 | 51 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 299 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 18 | SSE 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 189 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 230 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
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