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Rule Storm Chaser

Diamond Beach - Storm Chaser - Iceland Coast

Hofn, East, Iceland

Dramatic storm conditions — from atmospheric builds to active thunderstorms

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Storm Intensity · ≥ 55.0% Cloud Drama Score · ≥ 55.0% CAPE · ≥ 1200.0J/kg Lifted Index · ≤ -2.0°C

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Storm Intensity 100% failing
CAPE 100% failing
Cloud Drama Score 82% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Cloud Cover6%
Wind Gusts7.9m/s
Precipitation Chance0%
Air Pressure1002.2hPa
CAPE0
Lifted Index5.0°C
Wind Gusts7.9m/s
Precipitation0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Atlantic/Reykjavik

No opportunities in the next 10 days

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What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks North Atlantic storm systems hitting Iceland's volcanic coastline, identifying when conditions create dramatic—but photographable—opportunities. We monitor storm intensity, wave height, wind speed, and post-storm clearing to predict optimal storm photography windows.

Iceland's position in the North Atlantic storm track means powerful weather systems regularly batter its shores. These storms create some of the most dramatic coastal photography opportunities on Earth, with massive waves crashing against black sand, icebergs, and basalt formations. The key is timing—shooting after peak storm intensity when conditions remain dramatic but become safer.

What makes Iceland's coast special for storm photography:

  • North Atlantic power - Powerful storm systems generate massive waves hitting volcanic shores
  • Sneaker wave drama - Reynisfjara's notorious sneaker waves create spectacular but dangerous conditions
  • Storm-driven waterfalls - Coastal waterfalls like Svartifoss and Seljalandsfoss become more dramatic in storms
  • Black sand contrast - Dark volcanic beaches make white storm waves and spray even more dramatic

Reynisfjara black sand beach becomes Iceland's most dramatic—and most dangerous—storm location. The beach's gently sloping profile allows waves to rush far up the sand with little warning. Multiple tourists have been killed here by "sneaker waves" that arrive without warning during storm conditions. Our forecast helps identify post-storm windows when seas remain photogenic but the worst danger has passed—never turn your back on the ocean here. Diamond Beach offers similar drama with the added element of icebergs being tossed by storm waves. Stokksnes combines storm seas with the dramatic Vestrahorn mountain backdrop. Icelandic storms also supercharge coastal waterfalls—wind-driven spray and increased flow create spectacular conditions. Safety is absolutely paramount—maintain safe distances, watch wave patterns for several minutes before positioning, and be prepared to retreat quickly.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
OR logic: one branch per group is enough
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Storm Intensity
≥ 55.0%
Cloud Drama Score
≥ 55.0%
CAPE
OR1·B1
≥ 1200.0J/kg
Lifted Index
OR1·B2
≤ -2.0°C
Visibility
≥ 2500.0m
Wind Gusts
≤ 22.0m/s
Sat, May 23
13:000%42%2J/kg3.6°C24134m3.8m/s
14:000%47%0J/kg4.1°C24135m3.7m/s
15:000%46%3J/kg4.6°C24134m4m/s
16:000%51%15J/kg4.1°C24135m4.4m/s
17:000%44%15J/kg4.1°C23293m4.4m/s
18:0016%52%17J/kg3.9°C9476m4.5m/s
19:0015%50%10J/kg3.4°C5333m5.7m/s
20:0027%32%8J/kg2.6°C3378m5.9m/s
21:0036%33%9J/kg2.7°C2599m4.5m/s
22:0036%67%0J/kg4.8°C1761m9.8m/s
23:0036%63%7J/kg4.6°C2659m11m/s
Sun, May 24
24:0033%63%5J/kg4.2°C24135m10m/s
01:000%50%0J/kg3.9°C24134m8.7m/s
02:000%29%0J/kg3.8°C24135m8.9m/s
03:0013%50%0J/kg3.8°C24135m10m/s
04:000%57%0J/kg3.5°C24134m8.8m/s
05:000%57%0J/kg3.6°C24135m8.3m/s
06:0013%36%0J/kg3.9°C24134m8m/s
07:000%25%0J/kg4.5°C24134m6.9m/s
08:000%19%0J/kg4.4°C24134m6.9m/s
09:0013%20%0J/kg4.7°C24134m6.4m/s
10:000%20%0J/kg4.7°C24135m6.9m/s
11:0012%18%0J/kg4.8°C24134m7.6m/s
12:0025%18%0J/kg5.1°C24135m7.9m/s
13:0012%21%0J/kg5°C24135m7.9m/s
14:0012%29%0J/kg4.9°C24135m8.4m/s
15:0025%29%0J/kg4.7°C24134m8.5m/s
16:0012%33%2J/kg4.4°C24134m8.9m/s
17:0012%33%0J/kg4°C24134m8.4m/s
18:0025%27%0J/kg3.9°C24134m8.7m/s
19:000%85%2J/kg4.2°C24135m8.2m/s
20:000%26%0J/kg4°C24134m6.8m/s
21:0011%60%3J/kg4°C24135m5.6m/s
22:000%59%32J/kg4.8°C24134m3.9m/s
23:000%57%27J/kg5.6°C22928m3.3m/s
Mon, May 25
24:0012%60%4J/kg3.8°C24135m2.2m/s
01:000%33%2J/kg5.4°C24135m2.3m/s
02:000%36%5J/kg5.9°C24135m5.2m/s
03:0012%33%0J/kg5.6°C24135m7.6m/s
04:000%64%4J/kg5.6°C24134m6.1m/s
05:000%57%3J/kg5.2°C24134m5.7m/s
06:0012%48%4J/kg4.2°C24134m4.8m/s
07:000%54%1J/kg2.9°C24135m1.8m/s
08:000%51%6J/kg1.3°C24134m0.5m/s
09:0013%50%3J/kg1.2°C9149m2.3m/s
10:009.1%52%2J/kg1.5°C21430m2.1m/s
11:009.1%22%13J/kg1.9°C21602m0.9m/s
12:0012%70%0J/kg2.2°C24135m2.6m/s
13:000%42%0J/kg1.6°C22678m4.6m/s
14:000%41%0J/kg1°C24134m3.7m/s
15:000%70%0J/kg0.6°C24134m3.9m/s
16:000%35%0J/kg0.8°C24134m4.8m/s
17:000%28%0J/kg0.6°C24135m5m/s
18:000%42%1J/kg0°C24134m4.4m/s
19:000%25%0J/kg0°C24135m3.7m/s
20:000%22%0J/kg0.4°C24134m4.1m/s
21:000%23%0J/kg0.9°C24135m5.2m/s
22:000%50%0J/kg1.4°C24134m5m/s
23:000%19%0J/kg2.6°C24134m6.3m/s
Tue, May 26
24:000%53%0J/kg4.3°C24135m6m/s
01:000%14%0J/kg5°C24134m5.9m/s
02:000%17%0J/kg5.8°C24135m5.5m/s
03:000%16%0J/kg6.3°C24134m6.2m/s
04:000%25%0J/kg5.9°C24134m6.4m/s
05:000%13%0J/kg5.6°C24134m6.1m/s
06:000%9.2%0J/kg5.9°C24135m5.8m/s
07:000%14%0J/kg6.6°C24134m4.7m/s
08:000%12%0J/kg6.8°C24135m3.4m/s
09:000%7.2%0J/kg7.1°C24134m1.6m/s
10:000%8.5%0J/kg7.6°C24135m1.8m/s
11:000%11%0J/kg8.2°C24134m2.4m/s
12:000%12%0J/kg8.8°C24134m2.7m/s
13:000%12%0J/kg8.6°C24134m3.1m/s
14:000%13%0J/kg8.5°C24135m3.2m/s
15:000%12%0J/kg8.1°C24135m4.6m/s
16:000%13%0J/kg7.8°C24134m4.8m/s
17:000%13%0J/kg7.7°C24135m4.4m/s
18:000%9.9%0J/kg7.6°C24134m4.1m/s
19:000%12%0J/kg7.2°C24134m3.9m/s
20:000%12%0J/kg6.8°C24135m3.6m/s
21:0017%13%0J/kg6.4°C24135m3.4m/s
22:000%100%0J/kg6.4°C24135m3.3m/s
23:000%81%0J/kg6.4°C24135m3.3m/s
Wed, May 27
24:0017%46%0J/kg6.4°C24135m3.2m/s
01:000%46%0J/kg6.7°C24135m2.4m/s
02:000%46%0J/kg7°C24135m1.7m/s
03:0017%46%0J/kg7.4°C24135m0.93m/s
04:000%46%0J/kg7.7°C24119m1.2m/s
05:000%63%0J/kg8.1°C24104m1.5m/s
06:0018%53%0J/kg8.5°C24088m1.8m/s
07:000%59%0J/kg9.2°C24088m1.8m/s
08:000%36%0J/kg9.8°C24089m1.7m/s
09:0018%36%0J/kg11°C24089m1.6m/s
10:000%36%0J/kg11°C24089m1.7m/s
11:000%45%0J/kg11°C24089m1.8m/s
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity). For OR groups, only one branch is required, so some OR-branch predicates can be ✕ even in a matching hour.

What does Cloud Drama Score mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Air Pressure
hPa
CAPE
J/kg
High Clouds
%
Lifted Index
°C
Low Clouds
%
Mid-Level Clouds
%
Precipitation Chance
%
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Showers
mm
Simulated Reflectivity
dBZ
Solar Elevation
°
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Total Precipitation
mm
Wind Shear 0-3 km
m/s
Wind Shear 0-6 km
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Sun, May 24 Sunrise 03:17 Sunset 22:40
13:00
1002hPa 0J/kg 0% 5°C 6% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -3.8dBZ 47° 6% 0mm - - 8.3m/s
14:00
1003hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.9°C 12% 0% 0% 0mm 77% 0.01mm -5.4dBZ 45° 12% 0mm - - 8.8m/s
15:00
1003hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.7°C 11% 0% 0% 0mm 77% 0.01mm -7.1dBZ 42° 11% 0mm 11m/s 16m/s 8.9m/s
16:00
1003hPa 2J/kg 0% 4.4°C 14% 5% 9% 0mm 78% 0.01mm -11dBZ 37° 14% 0mm - - 9.1m/s
17:00
1003hPa 0J/kg 0% 4°C 10% 1% 17% 0mm 79% 0.01mm -16dBZ 31° 10% 0.06mm - - 8.6m/s
18:00
1003hPa 0J/kg 0% 3.9°C 10% 5% 26% 0mm 80% 0.01mm -20dBZ 25° 10% 0.06mm 14m/s 19m/s 8.6m/s
19:00
1003hPa 2J/kg 0% 4.2°C 12% 22% 25% 0mm 80% 0.01mm -20dBZ 19° 22% 0mm - - 7.7m/s
20:00
1002hPa 0J/kg 0% 4°C 9% 7% 24% 0mm 81% 0mm -19dBZ 12° 9% 0mm - - 6.1m/s
21:00
1002hPa 3J/kg 0% 4°C 65% 98% 23% 0mm 83% 0mm -19dBZ 6.7° 98% 0mm 9.6m/s 14m/s 4.5m/s
22:00
1002hPa 32J/kg 0% 4.8°C 70% 100% 23% 0mm 85% 0mm -19dBZ 2.1° 100% 0mm - - 3.2m/s
23:00
1002hPa 27J/kg 0% 5.6°C 99% 100% 22% 0.04mm 82% 0.07mm -19dBZ -1.7° 100% 0.13mm - - 2.8m/s
Mon, May 25 Sunrise 03:14 Sunset 22:43
24:00
1002hPa 4J/kg 0% 3.8°C 100% 91% 22% 0.04mm 74% 0mm -18dBZ -4° 100% 0.19mm 7.2m/s 10m/s 3.1m/s
01:00
1001hPa 2J/kg 0% 5.4°C 100% 6% 21% 0.01mm 75% 0mm -19dBZ -4.8° 100% 0mm - - 2.3m/s
02:00
1001hPa 5J/kg 0% 5.9°C 100% 4% 20% 0mm 77% 0mm -19dBZ -3.9° 100% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
03:00
1001hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.6°C 100% 0% 19% 0.01mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ -1.4° 100% 0.06mm 7.5m/s 14m/s 4.1m/s
04:00
1001hPa 4J/kg 0% 5.6°C 36% 0% 29% 0mm 84% 0mm -20dBZ 2.4° 36% 0.06mm - - 3.9m/s
05:00
1001hPa 3J/kg 0% 5.2°C 26% 0% 40% 0mm 83% 0mm -20dBZ 7.2° 26% 0.06mm - - 3.6m/s
06:00
1001hPa 4J/kg 0% 4.2°C 17% 0% 50% 0mm 83% 0.02mm -20dBZ 13° 17% 0.06mm 11m/s 13m/s 3m/s
07:00
1001hPa 1J/kg 0% 2.9°C 74% 5% 52% 0mm 83% 0.01mm -20dBZ 19° 74% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
08:00
1000hPa 6J/kg 0% 1.3°C 96% 76% 54% 0mm 79% 0.02mm -20dBZ 26° 96% 0mm - - 0.56m/s
09:00
1000hPa 3J/kg 0% 1.2°C 100% 96% 56% 1.3mm 82% 0.11mm -20dBZ 32° 100% 0.5mm 9.1m/s 8m/s 1.3m/s
10:00
1000hPa 2J/kg 0% 1.5°C 100% 28% 59% 0.1mm 90% 0.02mm -5.9dBZ 38° 100% 1.3mm - - 0.91m/s
11:00
1000hPa 13J/kg 0% 1.9°C 100% 5% 62% 0mm 88% 0mm 8.3dBZ 43° 100% 1.4mm - - 0.13m/s
12:00
999hPa 0J/kg 0% 2.2°C 63% 25% 65% 0mm 85% 0mm 22dBZ 46° 63% 1.4mm 9.9m/s 8.1m/s 0.74m/s
13:00
999hPa 0J/kg 0% 1.6°C 33% 100% 51% 0mm 83% 0.01mm 8.3dBZ 47° 100% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
14:00
999hPa 0J/kg 0% 1°C 18% 99% 37% 0mm 81% 0mm -5.9dBZ 46° 99% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
15:00
999hPa 0J/kg 0% 0.6°C 17% 56% 23% 0mm 81% 0mm -20dBZ 42° 56% 0mm 5.1m/s 7m/s 3.7m/s
16:00
1000hPa 0J/kg 0% 0.8°C 12% 6% 31% 0mm 81% 0mm -19dBZ 37° 12% 0mm - - 4.5m/s
17:00
1000hPa 0J/kg 0% 0.6°C 7% 5% 40% 0mm 82% 0mm -19dBZ 32° 7% 0mm - - 5.3m/s
18:00
1000hPa 1J/kg 0% 0°C 18% 7% 49% 0mm 80% 0mm -18dBZ 25° 18% 0mm 5.2m/s 2.3m/s 4.8m/s
19:00
1001hPa 0J/kg 0% 0°C 6% 7% 35% 0mm 75% 0mm -13dBZ 19° 7% 0mm - - 4.1m/s
20:00
1002hPa 0J/kg 0% 0.4°C 1% 5% 21% 0mm 70% 0mm -7.5dBZ 12° 5% 0mm - - 3.6m/s
21:00
1003hPa 0J/kg 0% 0.9°C 1% 9% 7% 0mm 64% 0mm -2.4dBZ 6.9° 9% 0mm 2.6m/s 3.7m/s 3.9m/s
22:00
1005hPa 0J/kg 0% 1.4°C 1% 16% 5% 0mm 63% 0mm -8.3dBZ 2.3° 16% 0mm - - 4.1m/s
23:00
1006hPa 0J/kg 0% 2.6°C 5% 2% 2% 0mm 64% 0mm -14dBZ -1.5° 5% 0mm - - 5m/s
Tue, May 26 Sunrise 03:11 Sunset 22:46
24:00
1007hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.3°C 42% 0% 0% 0mm 62% 0mm -20dBZ -3.8° 42% 0mm 12m/s 6.8m/s 5.1m/s
01:00
1007hPa 0J/kg 0% 5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ -4.6° 0% 0mm - - 5.2m/s
02:00
1008hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ -3.7° 0% 0mm - - 5.2m/s
03:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.3°C 2% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ -1.2° 2% 0mm 9.8m/s 9.5m/s 5.8m/s
04:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.9°C 6% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 2.6° 6% 0mm - - 6m/s
05:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.6°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ 7.3° 5% 0mm - - 5.7m/s
06:00
1011hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.9°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 5% 0mm 10m/s 12m/s 5m/s
07:00
1012hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.6°C 2% 0% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 2% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
08:00
1012hPa 0J/kg 1% 6.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 1% 0mm - - 3.2m/s
09:00
1013hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 32° 0% 0mm 12m/s 16m/s 1.1m/s
10:00
1013hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 0% 0mm - - 2.9m/s
11:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 63% 0mm -20dBZ 43° 0% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
12:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 64% 0mm -20dBZ 46° 0% 0mm 12m/s 14m/s 4.3m/s
13:00
1015hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 67% 0mm -20dBZ 47° 0% 0mm - - 4.5m/s
14:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 69% 0mm -20dBZ 46° 0% 0mm - - 4.8m/s
15:00
1015hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.1°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 69% 0mm -20dBZ 42° 1% 0mm 11m/s 15m/s 5.2m/s
16:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.8°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 1% 0mm - - 5.5m/s
17:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.7°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 32° 1% 0mm - - 5.6m/s
18:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.6°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 25° 1% 0mm 13m/s 19m/s 5m/s
19:00
997hPa 0J/kg 1% 7.2°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 1% 0mm - - 4.5m/s
20:00
980hPa 0J/kg 1% 6.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 55% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 2% 0mm - - 4m/s
21:00
962hPa 0J/kg 2% 6.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 48% 0mm -20dBZ 7.1° 2% 0mm 13m/s 16m/s 3.6m/s
22:00
962hPa 0J/kg 34% 6.4°C 0% 28% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ 2.4° 34% 0mm - - 3.5m/s
23:00
962hPa 0J/kg 67% 6.4°C 0% 55% 0% 0mm 51% 0mm -20dBZ -1.3° 67% 0mm - - 3.4m/s
Wed, May 27 Sunrise 03:08 Sunset 22:49
24:00
962hPa 0J/kg 100% 6.4°C 0% 82% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ -3.7° 100% 0mm 13m/s 19m/s 3.3m/s
01:00
962hPa 0J/kg 100% 6.7°C 0% 88% 0% 0mm 49% 0mm -20dBZ -4.4° 100% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
02:00
963hPa 0J/kg 100% 7°C 0% 93% 0% 0mm 47% 0mm -20dBZ -3.5° 100% 0mm - - 2m/s
03:00
963hPa 0J/kg 100% 7.4°C 0% 99% 0% 0mm 44% 0mm -20dBZ -0.98° 100% 0mm 14m/s 23m/s 1.4m/s
04:00
963hPa 0J/kg 71% 7.7°C 0% 99% 0% 0mm 47% 0mm -20dBZ 2.7° 100% 0mm - - 1.7m/s
05:00
963hPa 0J/kg 43% 8.1°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ 7.5° 100% 0mm - - 2.1m/s
06:00
963hPa 0J/kg 14% 8.5°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 100% 0mm 15m/s 26m/s 2.4m/s
07:00
963hPa 0J/kg 43% 9.2°C 1% 100% 0% 0mm 53% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 100% 0mm - - 2.2m/s
08:00
962hPa 0J/kg 71% 9.8°C 2% 99% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 100% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
09:00
962hPa 0J/kg 100% 11°C 4% 99% 0% 0mm 55% 0mm -20dBZ 32° 100% 0mm 14m/s 28m/s 1.6m/s
10:00
962hPa 0J/kg 68% 11°C 3% 99% 17% 0mm 56% 0mm -17dBZ 38° 100% 0mm - - 1.8m/s
11:00
962hPa 0J/kg 37% 11°C 3% 99% 33% 0mm 57% 0mm -14dBZ 43° 100% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
12:00
962hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 3% 100% 50% 0mm 58% 0mm -10dBZ 46° 100% 0mm 12m/s 27m/s 2.1m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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