Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.9° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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 shaking out at Icelands. This is a reef setup, and it’s a spot that knows how to handle a bit of south-southwest juice. The water’s sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch above average for this time of year.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not all clean and easy. Tuesday morning (8th) kicks things off with a clean 2ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 20 seconds. The energy is strong, clocking in at 1084, but the size is a bit small for this reef. A cross-off wind keeps the face tidy, but it's a bit marginal. The afternoon builds to 4ft from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 1437, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the air.

Wednesday (9th) through to Friday (11th) keeps the same pattern: 4ft to 5ft, SSW swell, with periods around 15 to 17 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the forecast keeps calling it marginal. The energy is moderate to strong, hitting 1558 on Thursday afternoon. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about just yet.

Then Saturday (12th) afternoon, the swell starts to push. We get a 6ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 19 seconds and the energy roaring up to 3051. This is where things get serious. The wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean, but this size is only for the experienced crew. Sunday (13th) holds at 7ft to 7ft from the SW, with energy still over 2000. It’s a real punch.

The standout in this whole run? Look at Monday the 21st of September. That morning we get a 3ft swell, but the period is a massive 24 seconds, and the combined energy hits 2173. That’s a groundswell with some serious legs. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be glassy. This is one for the early birds, and it’s a call that’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Towards the end of the run, Wednesday the 23rd of September cleans up nicely. The morning and afternoon both show 5ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with energy around 1800, and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s clean, consistent, and calling for excellent conditions. This is another one to circle on the calendar.

The 15th and 16th of September get a bit messy with moderate cross-shore winds, so the surface will be choppier. The 18th is a washout with onshore wind and smaller swell. There’s a gap of a few days there where the quality drops off.

All in all, Icelands has a long run of surf, but the real gems are the 21st and the 23rd of September. Don’t sleep on them.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.3
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16
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16
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1.4
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1.2
SW
21
1.4
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19
1.9
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19
2.1
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18
2.1
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17
2
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16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
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16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
1045
1210
935
811
384
926
1250
1067
1014
818
1338
1365
2501
2630
2340
2109
1567
1571
1571
1368
Wind (km/h)
20
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SSE
25
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:35PM0.73m
4:45AM1.14m
5:23PM0.87m
5:32AM1.19m
6:03PM1.00m
6:14AM1.20m
6:40PM1.11m
6:52AM1.18m
7:16PM1.18m
7:28AM1.12m
7:50PM1.21m
8:01AM1.03m
8:23PM1.20m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.21m
9:55PM0.26m
11:23AM0.13m
10:59PM0.18m
11:56AM0.07m
11:49PM0.11m
12:26PM0.03m
00:33AM0.07m
12:54PM0.01m
1:13AM0.05m
1:21PM0.01m
1:50AM0.06m
1:47PM0.03m
2:25AM0.09m
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Temp °C
27
27
27
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28
28
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27
27
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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