Icelands Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.02° S 99.55° E

Icelands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Icelands sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.6° 

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


Icelands surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S 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★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
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, let's take a look at what we've got coming up. This is a solid run of swell, no doubt. We're looking at a stretch starting this Saturday, the 29th of August, with a consistent SSW groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong, hitting around 658 in the mix early on. The water temp feels about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The standout window is clearly the tail end of the first week and into the second. Let's break it down.

Saturday the 29th kicks things off with waist to chest high sets from the SSW, around 4ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the SE, which will keep things clean enough. The afternoon picks up a bit. It's a decent opener.

Sunday the 30th sees the swell back off a fraction in the morning – dropping to around 3ft – but the period stretches out to a very long 21 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The energy reading jumps to 1103 (moderate) and with a light SE breeze, it's clean. This spot, Icelands, is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Experienced surfers will love the shape. Crowds are a known thing here, so get in early.

Monday and Tuesday, the 31st of August and 1st of September, are where it gets serious. We're seeing the swell push up to 6ft and then 7ft with a period holding at 17-18 seconds. The energy numbers are impressive – 2363 and 2607 (strong). Winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is solid, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. If you're not comfortable in overhead, punchy waves, sit this one out.

Midweek (Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd) the swell eases back a touch into the chest to head high range, 5ft to 5ft, but the quality remains high with light offshore winds and clean conditions. The crowds will still be around.

Now, here is your real target. The absolute best of the bunch lands on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September. We get another pulse from the SSW, solid 7ft, with near-perfect wind conditions. Friday morning has a light offshore breeze from the east, and by Friday afternoon and all of Saturday, it's glassy. Zero wind chop. The energy readings are through the roof, over 2000 (strong). The swell direction is right on the money for Icelands' optimum (SSW). This is the pick of the fortnight. It’s a reef setup, so those long-period sets will be clean and lined up. Expect a few more bodies out for this one, but it'll be worth the paddle.

Sunday the 13th of September still has excellent, glassy conditions with 6ft sets holding, so you can stretch the session into the second week. The energy is still pumping at 2845.

In summary, we have a gap of a couple of days of surfable waves right at the start, then a fantastic run. There's no true blank period here, just a steady build and a perfect climax. Don't sleep on that Friday-to-Saturday window.

Stay stoked.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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493
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1009
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2187
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
9:30AM0.81m
10:18PM1.09m
10:12AM0.69m
11:20PM1.03m
Low Tide
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
3:37PM0.09m
4:48AM0.25m
4:19PM0.15m
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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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