Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only spot on the cards for this whole run is Icelands, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and picks up a solid SSW groundswell. The water temp here is sitting at 86°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start but things kick off proper on Tuesday, July 7th. Tuesday morning brings a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy out of the east at just 3 mph, so conditions will be smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 704. That same afternoon the swell bumps up a touch to 4ft, still glassy, and the water stays clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and fun.

Wednesday the 8th steps it up. Morning sees 5ft of SSW swell, period still a long 15 seconds, and cross-off winds out of the ESE at 3 mph keep things clean. The energy jumps to a strong 1209. This is definitely more for experienced surfers as the size is getting up there, but the quality is excellent. Afternoon holds the same.

Thursday the 9th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning’s 5ft swell with a 14-second period has moderate energy at 1063, but the wind is a stronger cross-off at 9 mph, making it marginal. The afternoon settles with lighter wind at 6 mph and the swell drops slightly to 5ft, getting back to excellent quality.

Friday the 10th looks clean again. Morning has 5ft of SSW groundswell, a very long 16 seconds, and cross-off winds. Strong energy at 1113, but that wind is a bit stiffer at 9 mph. Afternoon is similar with a 15-second period, still good.

Saturday the 11th, the swell eases to 5ft with a 14-second period. Morning is clean with cross-off winds, but the afternoon goes a bit side-shore with light cross winds and small ripples on the surface. Still rideable, but not as tidy.

Sunday the 12th is back to glassy conditions. Swell drops to 3ft, but the period is a solid 12 seconds, and winds are glass. Good for a longboard or a fun cruiser.

Now, the standout of the whole run has to be Tuesday the 14th. We see a 4ft SSW groundswell with a massive 18-second period – that’s some serious long-period groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1228. The morning has light cross-off winds, and the afternoon goes completely glassy with zero wind. For a reef break like Icelands, that long period will create some beautifully shaped, powerful lines. This is the one to circle on the calendar, though remember, that kind of period can make it a bit tricky at beach breaks – but on reef, it’s pure magic. Keep in mind this is over a week out, so the promise is real but not locked in.

From the 15th through to the 22nd, the swell slowly winds down. The 15th and 16th still offer clean, fun waves in the 4ft to 4ft range with periods dropping from 16 seconds to 14. The 18th has a solid afternoon with 4ft and glassy conditions, and the energy is strong again at 1130. The final days from the 20th see the swell dropping under 3ft, but still glassy and clean, perfect for a small-wave session. The last few days are tiny, around 2ft, with glassy conditions – more of a splash than a surf, but it’s there.

Overall, Icelands is the only game in town. It’s a consistent reef that will handle the SSW swell well. The standout is definitely the 14th, with that incredible 18-second period and glassy winds. For the experienced crew, the 8th with 5ft is a solid shout too. Crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect company, especially on those better days. It’s one break, so it’s all on offer.

Rusty.

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