Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.7° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, switching over to the old-school numbers for the Icelands forecast.

We’ve got a dry spell at the start, with nothing worth surfing until Wednesday the 2nd of September. From then on, we’re in business.

This is an advanced reef break, pretty consistent, and wide open to the southwest. The big standout for the experienced crew is Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, you’ve got a 3.3ft swell from the south with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is strong at (1120). That long period on a reef means proper, well-shaped waves. A gentle breeze from the southeast will keep the surface clean.

But the real gem is Sunday the 13th of September. Sunday morning is cooking with 5.6ft of SSW swell, a 17-second period, and energy hitting (1849). The wind is off-shore from the southeast, so the waves will be groomed. Sunday afternoon is even bigger, with a 5.9ft SW swell, same 17-second period, and energy peaking at (1948). A light SSE breeze makes it nearly glassy. This is the day, but remember, that’s expert territory with the size over 4.9ft. Not for the groms.

Monday the 14th of September afternoon is another cracker, with a glassy 5.9ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and energy of (1870). The swell direction is spot on. Expect crowds when it’s this good, especially since it’s a well-known spot. Water temp is a balmy 85.3°F, about normal for this time of year.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1087
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465
388
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497
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:32PM1.13m
9:30AM0.81m
10:18PM1.09m
10:12AM0.69m
11:20PM1.03m
11:20AM0.58m
00:51AM0.98m
1:44PM0.53m
2:30AM1.00m
3:31PM0.61m
3:47AM1.07m
4:35PM0.73m
Low Tide
3:53AM0.18m
3:37PM0.09m
4:48AM0.25m
4:19PM0.15m
6:00AM0.33m
5:14PM0.23m
7:48AM0.35m
6:36PM0.30m
9:44AM0.29m
8:24PM0.31m
10:44AM0.21m
9:55PM0.26m
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Temp °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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