Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and let’s break down the surf ahead.
We’ve got a solid run of waves coming, not a flat day anywhere. The first proper swell hits this Thursday afternoon, so there’s no waiting around.
The standout spot is Icelands. It’s a reef break that loves a SSW swell, and that’s exactly what’s on offer for most of the period. The real peak is late August into early September, but it’s the last week of August that’s got me excited.
Thursday afternoon starts us off with a 1.8m (about 6 ft) SSW swell, with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined swell energy is 2151 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy clean, but it’s still very surfable for experienced folks. Water temp is 30°F? No, sorry—water temp is 30°C, which is about 85°F and pretty average for this time of year.
Friday morning cleans right up. Still 1.8m from the SSW, period at 16 seconds – still long and packed with energy. Wind goes cross-offshore with a light breeze, so expect clean waves. Energy is strong at 1718. Friday afternoon holds with 1.7m and that same clean cross-off setup.
Saturday the swell backs down a bit – 1.3m in the morning, then 1.2m in the afternoon. Still clean, but the energy drops into the 600–700 range, getting weaker. Still a fun paddle, but not the pick.
Sunday morning is a wildcard. Only 0.9m, but the period jumps to 21 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, and the energy is 1389 – moderate, but that long period can make the reef feel bigger. Wind is light cross-off, clean. Could be a sneaky good session if the size works.
Then we hit the big one: Monday the 31st of August through Tuesday the 1st of September. Monday morning has 1.6m, SSW, 18 seconds, clean with a gentle cross-off. Energy 1849. Monday afternoon bumps to 1.9m – about 6 ft – same direction, 18-second period, and a combined energy of 2454 (strong). Still clean. That’s the prime window.
Tuesday morning hits 2.1m (nearly 7 ft) from the SW, 17 seconds – that’s serious, experienced-only territory. Wind is light cross-off, clean, energy at 2617 (very strong). Tuesday afternoon holds at 2.1m, 16 seconds, energy 2457. Absolutely pumping for a reef.
Wednesday the 2nd of September still has good 1.6m and 1.5m, clean, but the period and energy start to ease. Still quality, just not the peak.
From Thursday the 3rd onward, the size drops and we get more risk of thunderstorms, though the wind stays favorable – mostly cross-off and light. Swell runs 1.2m to 1.6m through the end of the first week, with energy in the 700–800 range, moderate. Still clean and fun, but you’ve missed the best if you didn’t hit Monday-Tuesday.
Second week is smaller and more inconsistent. There’s a lull around the 5th and 6th of September with 0.8m to 0.9m, but it’s not flat. By the 7th we see a small pulse of 1.4m, and energy tries to climb but never gets close to the earlier numbers. The 9th and 10th get messy – onshore and strong on the 9th afternoon – but then Thursday the 10th afternoon brings a late bounce: 1.5m SSW, 17 seconds, near glassy with a slight air breeze, energy 1791. Promising, but less certain this far out.
Overall, Icelands is the spot. Expect good crowds since it’s often busy. The best of the best is Monday the 31st of August through Tuesday the 1st of September – big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2094 | 1975 | 1650 | 1292 | 796 | 638 | 493 | 434 | 672 | 766 | 1009 | 1579 | 2187 | 2462 | 2425 | 2311 | 1780 | 1350 | 1115 | 894 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 |
High Tide | 6:27PM0.86m | 6:29AM1.15m | 6:56PM0.95m | 6:59AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.04m | 7:27AM1.14m | 7:52PM1.10m | 7:56AM1.09m | 8:22PM1.14m | 8:25AM1.01m | 8:55PM1.15m | 8:56AM0.92m | 9:32PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.18m | 12:40PM0.08m | 00:30AM0.13m | 1:05PM0.04m | 1:08AM0.10m | 1:32PM0.02m | 1:46AM0.08m | 2:00PM0.01m | 2:26AM0.09m | 2:30PM0.01m | 3:07AM0.12m | 3:02PM0.04m | 3:53AM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2094 | 1975 | 1650 | 1292 | 796 | 638 | 493 | 434 | 582 | 392 | 1009 | 1579 | 2187 | 2462 | 2425 | 2311 | 1780 | 1350 | 1115 | 894 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | W 11 | S 18 | W 10 | S 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 10 | S 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 7 |
43 | 42 | 59 | 9 | 97 | 2 | 46 | 178 | 672 | 766 | 120 | 175 | 7 | 37 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 22 | SSW 23 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
14 | — | 9 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 51 | 2 | 8 | 134 | 73 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
— | — | — | 74 | 74 | 93 | 99 | 81 | 127 | — | 144 | 18 | 260 | 140 | 184 | 146 | 106 | 107 | 99 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 106 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.











