Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, S swell with 2,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range outlook.
We’ve only got one spot on the radar this time: Icelands. It’s an advanced, exposed reef break that needs a solid SSW swell to light up. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week looks like a bit of a tease. We kick off on Wednesday morning the 2nd with a solid 6ft SW swell, but it’s coming with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-off wind that’ll keep things messy. The wave energy is pumping at 1619 (moderate to strong), but that 16-second period is long and is going to make the reef line up nicely; it’s just the wind that’s a problem. Thursday and Friday drop down to 5ft and 4ft, and while the wind lightens up to a light breeze and the conditions clean up, the energy levels drop into the 500-900 range so it’s gettable but not epic.
Saturday the 5th sees the swell holding around 4ft, but that period jumps to 17 seconds on the afternoon. That’s a classic groundswell, and for a reef like Icelands, that’s where the magic happens. The wave energy bumps back up to 935, but the wind swings moderate and the tide conditions are questionable, so it’s not going to be picture-perfect.
Here’s the standout window. After a run of average days, things get seriously interesting around Tuesday the 8th. The morning shows a 4ft S swell with a massive 19-second period, and the energy is roaring at 1506 (moderate to strong combo). The wind is a light breeze, conditions are clean, and the forecast is calling excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell that’s going to wrap into that reef, giving you long, hollow lines. The only heads-up is that crowds here are likely, especially on a day like that.
Keep your eyes on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday morning delivers 6ft of SSW swell under glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy hits 2076 (strong). That’s as clean as it gets for this spot. Sunday morning is the real heavyweight though: 7ft of SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, glassy conditions, and an energy reading of 2785 (very strong). That’s expert territory right there – overhead and powerful on the reef. For the average punter, this is a watch-from-the-rocks day.
The second week has a few more good pulses. Wednesday the 16th morning brings 7ft from the SSW again, with 16-second intervals, offshore light air, and clean conditions. Energy is 2432. Thursday the 17th keeps the quality with 6ft swell, a 15-second period, and clean conditions all day – energy stays over 2000. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is as good as it gets.
In short: the first few days are a write-off with messy winds, but from the 8th onwards we’ve got a solid run of clean, powerful groundswell. The absolute best will be Saturday the 12th morning and Sunday the 13th morning. Just be aware, that 7ft on a 17-second period is going to be a freight train on that reef – not for the faint-hearted.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | S 21 | S 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1486 | 1333 | 1087 | 763 | 752 | 731 | 465 | 388 | 290 | 497 | 785 | 404 | 679 | 357 | 411 | 536 | 328 | 317 | 1004 | 1189 | 2214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
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 | 3:02PM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
1486 | 1333 | 1087 | 763 | 752 | 731 | 465 | 388 | 290 | 497 | 785 | 389 | 679 | 357 | 411 | 536 | 326 | 307 | 1004 | 1189 | 2214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 8 | S 17 | S 16 | W 9 | W 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 19 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 15 |
23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 102 | 77 | 1 | 52 | 188 | 2 | 2 | 404 | 125 | 149 | 252 | 45 | 218 | 317 | 172 | 115 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | S 18 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 18 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SSW 12 | — |
— | — | 20 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 232 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 81 | 49 | 152 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 |
110 | 110 | 87 | 121 | — | — | 107 | 88 | 84 | 85 | 145 | 150 | 216 | 279 | 306 | 352 | 328 | 268 | 281 | 268 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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.











