Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Aug 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, S swell with 2,733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 22s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 11th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The first few days are a bit rough with wind and choppy conditions, but we’ve got a solid run of swell lining up. This is all about Icelands, a reef setup that’s exposed to the south-southwest, and it’s going to deliver for experienced surfers through the heart of the period.

We kick off Sunday the 9th with a bit of a messy start. Morning sees a 6ft SSW swell, but a 25 km/h cross-offshore wind keeps things clean-ish, even though the combined energy is solid. The afternoon turns cross-shore and the quality drops off – not the best way to start.

Monday the 10th is where things start to click. Morning brings a 5ft S swell with a light 10 km/h cross-off breeze and good wave energy. The conditions are clean, and it’s a solid session for anyone who knows the reef. The afternoon swell drops a bit to 5ft but the period stretches to a very long 20 seconds, making for some lined-up, powerful waves – though the tide might be a factor.

Tuesday the 11th is a standout. Morning delivers a 7ft S swell with a 17-second period, light cross-off wind, and strong energy. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to be pumping. This is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar size at 7ft, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind goes cross-shore – still good, but morning is the call.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th keep the quality high. Wednesday morning has a 6ft SSW swell with clean conditions, and Thursday morning goes glassy with a 5ft S swell and a 12-second period – perfect for early sessions. The energy stays strong throughout.

The run continues through the weekend and into the next week. Friday the 14th sees a 7ft S swell in the morning, clean, with solid energy. Saturday the 15th is glassy again with a 5ft S swell – a great day for a long session. Sunday the 16th holds a 4ft S swell with clean conditions, though the afternoon gets blown out by 25 km/h winds.

Now, looking further out, the second week brings more size but also some trade-offs. Tuesday the 18th sees a 7ft SSW swell building, and Wednesday the 19th peaks at 8ft from the SSW with very strong energy – that’s only for the experienced crew. The wind is cross-offshore but moderate, so it stays clean. Thursday the 20th is a highlight with a 8ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s a rare combo, and it’s going to be epic if it lines up.

The swell slowly drops off from Friday the 21st through to the end of the window, with clean conditions and waist-to-chest high waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Bottom line: Tuesday the 11th morning is your standout in the first week – big, clean, and powerful. For the long-range crew, keep an eye on Thursday the 20th afternoon – glassy, solid 7ft SSW swell, and very long period. That one’s got potential to be special.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1324
1392
1063
1514
2111
2564
2733
2373
1787
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638
1178
1508
2164
2055
1321
929
663
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
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SSE
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SSE
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10
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High Tide
3:19PM0.57m
3:52AM1.12m
4:36PM0.64m
4:54AM1.20m
5:33PM0.75m
5:46AM1.27m
6:20PM0.86m
6:32AM1.30m
7:03PM0.97m
7:14AM1.29m
7:44PM1.05m
7:53AM1.24m
8:23PM1.10m
Low Tide
9:36AM0.30m
8:19PM0.24m
10:51AM0.21m
9:43PM0.21m
11:42AM0.12m
10:53PM0.15m
12:23PM0.06m
11:50PM0.10m
12:59PM0.01m
00:40AM0.06m
1:31PM-0.01m
1:26AM0.06m
2:02PM-0.00m
2:09AM0.09m
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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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