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Rule Storm Chaser

Dyrhólaey - Storm Chaser - Iceland Coast

Vik, South, 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 89% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Cloud Cover100%
Wind Gusts1.8m/s
Precipitation Chance0%
Air Pressure983.9hPa
CAPE0
Lifted Index11.9°C
Wind Gusts1.8m/s
Precipitation0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in Atlantic/Reykjavik

No opportunities in the next 10 days

See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.

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
Sun, Apr 19
08:000%42%0J/kg13°C24134m3.1m/s
09:000%39%0J/kg14°C24134m4.4m/s
10:000%30%5J/kg14°C24135m5m/s
11:000%34%0J/kg13°C21126m5.5m/s
12:0015%31%0J/kg13°C24135m5.7m/s
13:000%28%0J/kg12°C24135m5.4m/s
14:000%44%0J/kg12°C24134m5.4m/s
15:0014%44%0J/kg12°C24134m5.8m/s
16:000%44%1J/kg12°C11364m5.9m/s
17:000%55%0J/kg12°C11166m6.1m/s
18:0015%55%0J/kg11°C11133m5.9m/s
19:000%55%0J/kg11°C11129m5.9m/s
20:000%56%0J/kg11°C11124m5.7m/s
21:0015%56%0J/kg12°C11110m5.7m/s
22:000%48%0J/kg12°C11098m5m/s
23:000%50%0J/kg12°C11091m3.9m/s
Mon, Apr 20
24:000%0%0J/kg12°C11088m2.7m/s
01:000%3.3%0J/kg13°C11097m2.5m/s
02:000%6.1%0J/kg13°C11103m2.2m/s
03:000%3.4%0J/kg13°C11127m2.1m/s
04:000%37%0J/kg13°C13274m2.1m/s
05:000%45%0J/kg12°C16970m2.5m/s
06:000%46%0J/kg12°C24134m2.3m/s
07:000%48%0J/kg12°C24135m2.2m/s
08:000%47%0J/kg12°C24134m1.8m/s
09:000%29%0J/kg12°C24135m1.7m/s
10:000%28%0J/kg12°C24135m1.4m/s
11:000%36%0J/kg12°C24134m1.1m/s
12:000%59%0J/kg11°C24135m1.1m/s
13:000%31%0J/kg11°C24134m1m/s
14:000%41%0J/kg11°C24135m0.81m/s
15:000%29%0J/kg11°C24134m0.9m/s
16:000%24%0J/kg11°C24134m0.8m/s
17:000%24%0J/kg11°C24135m1m/s
18:000%20%0J/kg11°C24134m1.3m/s
19:000%18%0J/kg11°C24135m1.7m/s
20:000%27%0J/kg11°C24134m1.7m/s
21:000%25%0J/kg11°C24135m1.7m/s
22:000%17%0J/kg11°C24135m1.7m/s
23:000%16%0J/kg11°C24134m1.6m/s
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%0%0J/kg11°C24134m1.5m/s
01:000%0%0J/kg11°C24135m1.4m/s
02:000%5.6%0J/kg11°C24134m1.3m/s
03:000%12%0J/kg11°C24135m1.1m/s
04:000%39%0J/kg11°C24135m1m/s
05:000%48%0J/kg11°C24134m1m/s
06:000%57%0J/kg11°C24134m1.3m/s
07:000%30%0J/kg11°C24135m1.3m/s
08:000%21%0J/kg12°C24134m1.3m/s
09:000%41%0J/kg12°C24135m1.3m/s
10:000%36%0J/kg12°C24134m1.2m/s
11:000%36%0J/kg12°C24134m1.4m/s
12:000%36%0J/kg12°C24134m1.6m/s
13:000%36%0J/kg12°C24134m1.9m/s
14:000%36%0J/kg11°C24135m2m/s
15:000%43%0J/kg11°C24134m1.9m/s
16:000%45%0J/kg10°C24134m2m/s
17:000%48%0J/kg10°C24134m2.1m/s
18:000%90%0J/kg10°C24134m2.5m/s
19:000%81%0J/kg9.8°C24134m2.5m/s
20:000%61%0J/kg9.7°C24135m2.7m/s
21:000%81%0J/kg9.5°C24135m2.7m/s
22:000%84%0J/kg9.5°C24135m2.7m/s
23:000%80%0J/kg9.5°C24134m2.5m/s
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%15%0J/kg9.5°C24135m2.4m/s
01:000%3.9%0J/kg9.6°C24135m2.3m/s
02:000%1.1%0J/kg9.4°C24135m2.2m/s
03:000%6.9%0J/kg9.3°C24134m2.2m/s
04:000%6.9%0J/kg9.4°C24135m2.2m/s
05:000%7.9%0J/kg9.4°C24135m2m/s
06:000%8%0J/kg9.5°C24134m2.1m/s
07:000%8.2%0J/kg9.6°C24135m2m/s
08:000%7.6%0J/kg9.6°C24134m1.7m/s
09:000%7.3%0J/kg9.5°C24135m1.7m/s
10:000%6.4%0J/kg9.5°C24135m1.6m/s
11:000%6.3%0J/kg9.4°C24134m1.8m/s
12:009.8%12%0J/kg9.3°C24135m2m/s
13:000%5.5%0J/kg8.5°C24135m2.2m/s
14:000%5.5%0J/kg7.7°C24135m2.4m/s
15:009.8%5.5%0J/kg6.9°C24135m2.6m/s
16:000%5.5%0J/kg7.1°C24135m2.4m/s
17:000%5.5%0J/kg7.4°C24135m2.2m/s
18:0011%6.5%0J/kg7.6°C24135m2m/s
19:000%6.5%0J/kg7.6°C24135m2m/s
20:000%7%0J/kg7.5°C24135m2m/s
21:0011%7%0J/kg7.5°C24135m2m/s
22:000%7%0J/kg7.2°C24135m2.3m/s
23:000%6%0J/kg6.9°C24135m2.6m/s
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%0%0J/kg6.6°C24135m2.9m/s
01:000%0%0J/kg7.2°C24135m3m/s
02:000%0%0J/kg7.8°C24135m3m/s
03:000%6%0J/kg8.5°C24135m3.1m/s
04:000%6%0J/kg8.6°C24135m3.3m/s
05:000%7%0J/kg8.7°C24135m3.6m/s
06:000%7%0J/kg8.9°C24135m3.8m/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
Mon, Apr 20 Sunrise 05:30 Sunset 21:01
08:00
984hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 12% 5% 0% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ 15° 100% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
09:00
984hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 9% 5% 0% 0mm 83% 0mm -20dBZ 22° 100% 0mm 2.3m/s 3.2m/s 1.8m/s
10:00
985hPa 0J/kg 89% 12°C 6% 5% 0% 0mm 78% 0mm -20dBZ 28° 89% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
11:00
985hPa 0J/kg 85% 12°C 2% 4% 0% 0mm 74% 0mm -20dBZ 33° 85% 0mm - - 1m/s
12:00
986hPa 0J/kg 25% 11°C 2% 5% 0% 0mm 70% 0mm -20dBZ 37° 25% 0mm 1.4m/s 5m/s 1m/s
13:00
986hPa 0J/kg 9% 11°C 4% 4% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 9% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
14:00
986hPa 0J/kg 12% 11°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 13% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
15:00
987hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 35° 7% 0mm 1.1m/s 6.4m/s 1.1m/s
16:00
987hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 1% 1% 0% 0mm 68% 0mm -20dBZ 31° 5% 0mm - - 0.95m/s
17:00
987hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 1% 5% 0% 0mm 70% 0mm -20dBZ 25° 5% 0mm - - 0.92m/s
18:00
988hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 1% 4% 0% 0mm 73% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 5% 0mm 1.8m/s 7.5m/s 1m/s
19:00
988hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 12° 5% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
20:00
988hPa 0J/kg 6% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 77% 0mm -20dBZ 5.7° 6% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
21:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ -0.19° 5% 0mm 2.6m/s 8.3m/s 1.5m/s
22:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ -6.1° 5% 0mm - - 1.5m/s
23:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ -10° 5% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
Tue, Apr 21 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 21:04
24:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 5% 0mm 2.7m/s 8.8m/s 1m/s
01:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 81% 0mm -20dBZ -15° 5% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
02:00
989hPa 0J/kg 5% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 5% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
03:00
989hPa 0J/kg 8% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ -12° 8% 0mm 5.1m/s 9.3m/s 1.1m/s
04:00
989hPa 0J/kg 84% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ -8.3° 84% 0mm - - 1m/s
05:00
989hPa 0J/kg 72% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ -3.3° 72% 0mm - - 1m/s
06:00
989hPa 0J/kg 69% 11°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 81% 0mm -20dBZ 2.8° 69% 0mm 6.3m/s 9.8m/s 1.4m/s
07:00
989hPa 0J/kg 86% 11°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ 9.1° 86% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
08:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 72% 0mm -20dBZ 16° 100% 0mm - - 1.2m/s
09:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 19% 0% 0mm 67% 0mm -20dBZ 22° 100% 0mm 6.3m/s 8.9m/s 1.2m/s
10:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 45% 0% 0mm 64% 0mm -20dBZ 28° 100% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
11:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 94% 0% 0mm 62% 0mm -20dBZ 33° 100% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
12:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ 37° 100% 0mm 3.8m/s 10m/s 1.4m/s
13:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 12°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 100% 0mm - - 1.7m/s
14:00
988hPa 0J/kg 100% 11°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 100% 0mm - - 1.7m/s
15:00
987hPa 0J/kg 100% 11°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ 35° 100% 0mm 2.9m/s 8.4m/s 1.4m/s
16:00
987hPa 0J/kg 92% 10°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ 31° 100% 0mm - - 1.6m/s
17:00
987hPa 0J/kg 96% 10°C 0% 99% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 25° 99% 0mm - - 1.6m/s
18:00
987hPa 0J/kg 64% 10°C 0% 31% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 64% 0mm 2.6m/s 8.5m/s 1.8m/s
19:00
986hPa 0J/kg 78% 9.8°C 0% 20% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ 12° 78% 0mm - - 1.8m/s
20:00
986hPa 0J/kg 100% 9.7°C 0% 97% 0% 0mm 66% 0mm -20dBZ 5.9° 100% 0mm - - 2m/s
21:00
987hPa 0J/kg 19% 9.5°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 67% 0mm -20dBZ 0.15° 100% 0mm 2.8m/s 8.2m/s 2.2m/s
22:00
986hPa 0J/kg 6% 9.5°C 0% 55% 0% 0mm 66% 0mm -20dBZ -5.8° 55% 0mm - - 2.4m/s
23:00
986hPa 0J/kg 69% 9.5°C 0% 46% 0% 0mm 64% 0mm -20dBZ -10° 71% 0mm - - 2.3m/s
Wed, Apr 22 Sunrise 05:24 Sunset 21:07
24:00
986hPa 0J/kg 25% 9.5°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 25% 0mm 2.3m/s 8.6m/s 2.3m/s
01:00
985hPa 0J/kg 4% 9.6°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 5% 0mm - - 2.4m/s
02:00
985hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.4°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 2% 0mm - - 2.2m/s
03:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 55% 0mm -20dBZ -12° 0% 0mm 1.7m/s 7.3m/s 2.1m/s
04:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ -8° 0% 0mm - - 2.1m/s
05:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 53% 0mm -20dBZ -2.9° 0% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
06:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.5°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ 3.1° 5% 0mm 1.5m/s 8.1m/s 1.9m/s
07:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.6°C 0% 4% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ 9.4° 4% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
08:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.6°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 47% 0mm -20dBZ 16° 2% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
09:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ 23° 0% 0mm 2.7m/s 8.7m/s 1.1m/s
10:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.5°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 40% 0mm -20dBZ 29° 2% 0mm - - 0.49m/s
11:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.4°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 41% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 2% 0mm - - 0.97m/s
12:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 39% 0mm -20dBZ 37° 0% 0mm 2.7m/s 11m/s 0.85m/s
13:00
982hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 0% 0mm - - 0.88m/s
14:00
981hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 0% 0mm - - 0.9m/s
15:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 71% 0mm -20dBZ 36° 0% 0mm 2.2m/s 11m/s 0.92m/s
16:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 74% 0mm -20dBZ 31° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
17:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 0% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
18:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 0% 0mm 1.7m/s 11m/s 1.4m/s
19:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 0% 0mm - - 1.6m/s
20:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 81% 0mm -20dBZ 6.2° 0% 0mm - - 1.8m/s
21:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ 0.4° 0% 0mm 1.2m/s 11m/s 1.9m/s
22:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 81% 0mm -20dBZ -5.5° 0% 0mm - - 2.2m/s
23:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ -9.8° 0% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
Thu, Apr 23 Sunrise 05:20 Sunset 21:10
24:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 0% 0mm 0.23m/s 9m/s 2.8m/s
01:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 74% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 0% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
02:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 69% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 0% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
03:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 63% 0mm -20dBZ -11° 0% 0mm 0.4m/s 9.7m/s 2.5m/s
04:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 57% 0mm -20dBZ -7.6° 0% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
05:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 51% 0mm -20dBZ -2.6° 0% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
06:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 46% 0mm -20dBZ 3.4° 0% 0mm 1.3m/s 9.1m/s 2.9m/s
07:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 44% 0mm -20dBZ 9.7° 0% 0mm - - 3.3m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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