
Surf Forecasts:
Icelands surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Icelands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead at Icelands, a reef break that’s for the advanced crew. The water’s sitting at 85°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.
The pattern kicks off Thursday morning, 30 July, with a clean 3ft SSW swell, period hanging around 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap in nicely on this reef. Wind’s a cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, keeping things tidy. Swell energy’s moderate (966). Thursday afternoon bumps up a touch to 4ft, still clean with a cross-off breeze. Not huge, but the reef will shape it up.
Friday, 31 July, we’re looking at 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, period dropping to 16-17 seconds, still clean with light cross-off winds. The energy’s moderate (931-982). Saturday morning, 1 August, is where it starts to get interesting: 5ft SSW swell, 17 seconds, light breeze from the ESE, and the energy jumps to 1227 – that’s getting into moderate-to-strong territory. The surf’s clean and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon sees a bit of cross-shore wind, but it’s light.
Sunday, 2 August, is a standout. Morning brings 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, with a light SE cross-off and energy at 1116. Then Sunday afternoon? Glassy. Wind drops to 3 mph from the SE, swell drops to 3ft from the S, but the period stretches to 18 seconds, and the energy’s still strong at 1051. That afternoon session is going to be a dream – smooth, clean lines on the reef. This is the best on offer in the first week.
Monday, 3 August, morning keeps it going with 5ft SSW swell, offshore wind from the ESE, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so get in early. The rest of the week into early August sees a slow build in swell size, but the wind turns cross-onshore or onshore more often, so quality drops. By Wednesday, 5 August, the swell is 4-4ft but it’s choppy with cross-onshore wind. Not the best.
Now, into the second week, things get bigger. Thursday, 6 August, we’ve got 6ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore from the NNW – light, but not ideal. Energy is strong (1890). Friday, 7 August, is another standout: 6ft SSW swell in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon, with glassy conditions in the afternoon – wind from the N at 3 mph. That’s clean, powerful, and the energy is strong (1797-1722). This is expert territory at nearly 6ft, but the reef will handle it. This is the best bet in the second week.
After that, Saturday and Sunday, 8-9 August, the swell holds at 5-6ft, but the wind picks up to 9-16 mph from the SE, so it’s cross-off but breezy. Energy stays strong (1269-1627). Monday, 10 August, through to the end of the forecast on 14 August, we see consistent 5-7ft swell from the S and SSW, with periods varying from 14 to 20 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off from the SE, moderate to fresh. Energy is strong to very strong (1617-3180). The 14th afternoon has a 5ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and energy at 3180 – that’s serious power. But the wind is moderate, so the surf will be clean but not glassy. The break is fairly consistent, and crowds are likely here, so you’ll have company on the better days.
Bottom line: aim for the glassy Sunday afternoon (2 August) and the glassy Friday afternoon (7 August) for the cleanest, most memorable waves. The rest of the run is solid but more wind-affected. Stay sharp out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
651 | 721 | 887 | 587 | 915 | 683 | 1133 | 904 | 843 | 740 | 632 | 950 | 811 | 687 | 504 | 962 | 1150 | 1010 | 784 | 932 | 1480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:25PM0.82m | 7:26AM1.18m | 7:56PM0.88m | 7:55AM1.17m | 8:26PM0.93m | 8:22AM1.13m | 8:56PM0.98m | 8:50AM1.07m | 9:28PM1.01m | 9:19AM0.98m | 10:06PM1.03m | 9:53AM0.88m | 10:51PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.11m | 00:44AM0.16m | 1:42PM0.08m | 1:22AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.06m | 2:01AM0.16m | 2:38PM0.05m | 2:41AM0.18m | 3:07PM0.06m | 3:24AM0.20m | 3:39PM0.07m | 4:11AM0.24m | 4:14PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
651 | 721 | 887 | 587 | 915 | 683 | 1133 | 904 | 843 | 740 | 632 | 950 | 811 | 687 | 440 | 962 | 1150 | 1010 | 784 | 784 | 1480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 19 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 7 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 21 | S 20 | SSW 14 |
225 | 212 | 142 | 253 | 10 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 181 | 260 | 305 | 9 | 8 | 62 | 504 | 87 | 32 | 21 | 582 | 932 | 407 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 22 | W 18 | SSW 20 | S 10 | W 16 | WNW 11 | S 9 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 15 | S 18 | S 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
27 | 12 | 11 | 91 | 6 | 129 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 165 | 30 | 8 | 23 | 41 | 153 | 147 | 102 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
63 | 81 | 68 | 29 | 51 | 47 | 77 | 84 | 99 | 101 | 104 | 93 | 87 | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
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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.










