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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 Cover4%
Wind Gusts2.8m/s
Precipitation Chance0%
Air Pressure985.7hPa
CAPE0
Lifted Index9.7°C
Wind Gusts2.8m/s
Precipitation0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

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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
Mon, Apr 20
19:000%25%0J/kg11°C24135m1.9m/s
20:000%44%0J/kg11°C24134m2.2m/s
21:000%18%0J/kg11°C24134m2.2m/s
22:000%16%0J/kg11°C24135m2.1m/s
23:000%16%0J/kg12°C24134m1.9m/s
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%2.3%0J/kg12°C24134m1.8m/s
01:000%1%0J/kg12°C24135m1.4m/s
02:000%0.2%0J/kg12°C24135m1.2m/s
03:000%8.4%0J/kg12°C24134m1.1m/s
04:000%67%0J/kg12°C24135m1.2m/s
05:000%63%0J/kg12°C24134m1.3m/s
06:000%60%0J/kg12°C24135m1.2m/s
07:000%85%0J/kg12°C24134m1.1m/s
08:000%45%0J/kg12°C24135m1m/s
09:000%43%0J/kg12°C24135m0.9m/s
10:000%40%0J/kg12°C24134m0.81m/s
11:000%43%0J/kg12°C24135m1.2m/s
12:000%48%0J/kg11°C24135m1.4m/s
13:000%51%0J/kg11°C24134m1.7m/s
14:000%43%0J/kg11°C24134m1.9m/s
15:000%29%0J/kg11°C24134m2.4m/s
16:000%25%0J/kg11°C24134m2.4m/s
17:000%21%0J/kg10°C24135m2.5m/s
18:000%23%0J/kg9.7°C24134m2.5m/s
19:000%25%0J/kg9.7°C24134m2.8m/s
20:000%27%0J/kg9.7°C24134m3.1m/s
21:000%26%0J/kg9.6°C24134m3.1m/s
22:000%20%0J/kg9.6°C24134m2.7m/s
23:000%26%0J/kg9.6°C24135m2.6m/s
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%15%0J/kg9.5°C24134m2.4m/s
01:000%15%0J/kg9.2°C24135m2.7m/s
02:000%15%0J/kg9°C24134m2.6m/s
03:000%21%0J/kg8.8°C24135m2.7m/s
04:000%14%0J/kg8.8°C24134m2.5m/s
05:000%15%0J/kg8.7°C24135m2.3m/s
06:000%10%0J/kg8.6°C24134m1.8m/s
07:000%8.5%0J/kg8.3°C24134m1.4m/s
08:000%7.3%0J/kg8.1°C24134m1.4m/s
09:000%7.6%0J/kg8.1°C24135m1.6m/s
10:000%11%0J/kg8.1°C24134m1.8m/s
11:000%6.3%0J/kg8.1°C24134m1.4m/s
12:000%6.8%0J/kg8°C24135m1m/s
13:000%22%0J/kg7.9°C24135m1.2m/s
14:000%17%0J/kg7.9°C24135m1.2m/s
15:000%6.2%0J/kg7.6°C24135m1.4m/s
16:000%5.8%0J/kg7.3°C24135m1.4m/s
17:000%5.9%0J/kg6.9°C24134m1.4m/s
18:000%7.1%0J/kg6.3°C24134m1.8m/s
19:000%7.1%0J/kg6.2°C24134m2.1m/s
20:000%11%0J/kg6.1°C24134m2.3m/s
21:000%14%0J/kg6°C24135m2m/s
22:000%17%0J/kg6.2°C24135m1.9m/s
23:000%15%0J/kg6.4°C24135m1.5m/s
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%8.9%0J/kg6.3°C24134m1.3m/s
01:000%11%0J/kg6.4°C24135m1.2m/s
02:000%9.6%0J/kg6.5°C24135m1.1m/s
03:009.8%15%0J/kg6.2°C24135m1m/s
04:000%15%0J/kg6°C24135m0.71m/s
05:000%17%0J/kg5.9°C24135m1.1m/s
06:0011%51%0J/kg5.9°C14147m1.1m/s
07:000%59%0J/kg5.7°C11135m1.1m/s
08:000%33%0J/kg5.3°C11184m1.1m/s
09:0011%34%0J/kg4.8°C12525m1.5m/s
10:000%31%0J/kg4.5°C23212m2.2m/s
11:000%39%0J/kg4.6°C11217m2.8m/s
12:0011%48%0J/kg4.9°C24134m3.5m/s
13:000%20%0J/kg6°C24135m4.3m/s
14:000%17%0J/kg7.4°C24135m4.4m/s
15:000%14%0J/kg8.3°C24134m4.8m/s
16:000%12%0J/kg8.9°C24135m4.6m/s
17:000%9.3%0J/kg9.6°C24134m4.3m/s
18:000%8.5%0J/kg9.7°C24134m3.7m/s
19:000%7.6%0J/kg9.8°C24134m3.3m/s
20:000%7.1%0J/kg10°C24134m2.9m/s
21:000%7.1%0J/kg10°C24134m2.9m/s
22:000%7%0J/kg10°C24135m2.6m/s
23:000%6.1%0J/kg10°C24135m2.6m/s
Fri, Apr 24
24:000%0.4%0J/kg11°C24135m2.5m/s
01:000%0%0J/kg11°C24135m2m/s
02:000%0%0J/kg12°C24135m1.4m/s
03:000%11%0J/kg13°C24135m0.91m/s
04:000%19%0J/kg13°C24135m1.4m/s
05:000%36%0J/kg13°C24135m1.8m/s
06:000%50%0J/kg14°C24135m2.2m/s
07:000%66%0J/kg14°C24135m3.4m/s
08:000%86%0J/kg14°C24135m4.5m/s
09:000%78%0J/kg14°C24135m5.7m/s
10:000%87%0J/kg14°C24135m6.7m/s
11:000%74%0J/kg15°C24135m7.6m/s
12:0015%73%0J/kg15°C24135m8.6m/s
13:000%73%0J/kg16°C24135m8.5m/s
14:000%52%0J/kg16°C24135m8.4m/s
15:000%28%0J/kg16°C24135m8.3m/s
16:000%47%0J/kg16°C19786m8.2m/s
17:000%51%0J/kg16°C15438m8m/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
Tue, Apr 21 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 21:04
19:00
986hPa 0J/kg 2% 9.7°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 12° 4% 0mm - - 2.1m/s
20:00
985hPa 0J/kg 2% 9.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ 5.9° 2% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
21:00
985hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ 0.15° 0% 0mm 2.4m/s 6.5m/s 2.9m/s
22:00
985hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 55% 0mm -20dBZ -5.8° 0% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
23:00
985hPa 0J/kg 3% 9.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ -10° 3% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
Wed, Apr 22 Sunrise 05:24 Sunset 21:07
24:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.5°C 0% 3% 0% 0mm 51% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 3% 0mm 1.3m/s 6.5m/s 2.6m/s
01:00
984hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.2°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 48% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 5% 0mm - - 2.9m/s
02:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 9°C 0% 4% 0% 0mm 46% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 4% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
03:00
983hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.8°C 0% 3% 0% 0mm 44% 0mm -20dBZ -12° 3% 0mm 0.7m/s 6.6m/s 2.7m/s
04:00
982hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.8°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ -8° 2% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
05:00
982hPa 0J/kg 2% 8.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ -2.9° 2% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
06:00
981hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ 3.1° 0% 0mm 1.1m/s 5.9m/s 2.1m/s
07:00
981hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ 9.4° 0% 0mm - - 1.5m/s
08:00
981hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 40% 0mm -20dBZ 16° 0% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
09:00
981hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.1°C 0% 2% 0% 0mm 36% 0mm -20dBZ 23° 2% 0mm 0.71m/s 5.4m/s 1.1m/s
10:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.1°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 34% 0mm -20dBZ 29° 5% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
11:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 32% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 0% 0mm - - 0.83m/s
12:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ 37° 0% 0mm 0.75m/s 6.7m/s 0.64m/s
13:00
980hPa 0J/kg 2% 7.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 29% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 2% 0mm - - 0.74m/s
14:00
979hPa 0J/kg 2% 7.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 29% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 2% 0mm - - 0.41m/s
15:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 29% 0mm -20dBZ 36° 0% 0mm 1.5m/s 6m/s 0.49m/s
16:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ 31° 0% 0mm - - 0.24m/s
17:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 31% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 0% 0mm - - 0.52m/s
18:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 33% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 0% 0mm 0.58m/s 6.9m/s 1.1m/s
19:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 40% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
20:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 46% 0mm -20dBZ 6.2° 0% 0mm - - 2.1m/s
21:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 53% 0mm -20dBZ 0.4° 0% 0mm 0.8m/s 7.1m/s 2.2m/s
22:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ -5.5° 0% 0mm - - 2.1m/s
23:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 65% 0mm -20dBZ -9.8° 0% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
Thu, Apr 23 Sunrise 05:20 Sunset 21:10
24:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 72% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 0% 0mm 2.2m/s 8.5m/s 1.2m/s
01:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 78% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
02:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 84% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
03:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ -11° 0% 0mm 2.2m/s 10m/s 0.89m/s
04:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 90% 0mm -20dBZ -7.6° 0% 0mm - - 0.61m/s
05:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.9°C 2% 0% 0% 0mm 92% 0mm -20dBZ -2.6° 2% 0mm - - 1m/s
06:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.9°C 22% 0% 0% 0mm 95% 0mm -20dBZ 3.4° 22% 0mm 1.1m/s 10m/s 0.95m/s
07:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.7°C 70% 0% 0% 0mm 95% 0mm -20dBZ 9.7° 70% 0mm - - 0.68m/s
08:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.3°C 88% 0% 0% 0mm 93% 0mm -20dBZ 16° 88% 0mm - - 0.83m/s
09:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.8°C 89% 0% 0% 0mm 89% 0mm -20dBZ 23° 89% 0mm 1.2m/s 12m/s 1.4m/s
10:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 90% 0% 0% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ 29° 90% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
11:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.6°C 82% 0% 0% 0mm 87% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 82% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
12:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.9°C 46% 0% 0% 0mm 82% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 46% 0mm 2.2m/s 10m/s 2.6m/s
13:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 6°C 7% 0% 0% 0mm 72% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 7% 0mm - - 3.2m/s
14:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 7.4°C 2% 0% 0% 0mm 64% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 2% 0mm - - 3.5m/s
15:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 36° 0% 0mm 2m/s 3m/s 3.9m/s
16:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 8.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 32° 0% 0mm - - 3.9m/s
17:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 59% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 0% 0mm - - 3.7m/s
18:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 20° 0% 0mm 1.9m/s 4.7m/s 3.2m/s
19:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 9.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 0% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
20:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 10°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 65% 0mm -20dBZ 6.5° 0% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
21:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 10°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 72% 0mm -20dBZ 0.64° 0% 0mm 3.1m/s 6.1m/s 2.7m/s
22:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 10°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 69% 0mm -20dBZ -5.2° 0% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
23:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 10°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 65% 0mm -20dBZ -9.5° 0% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
Fri, Apr 24 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 21:13
24:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ -12° 0% 0mm 4m/s 6m/s 2.6m/s
01:00
978hPa 0J/kg 1% 11°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ -14° 1% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
02:00
978hPa 0J/kg 2% 12°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 40% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 2% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
03:00
978hPa 0J/kg 3% 13°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ -11° 3% 0mm 2.6m/s 4.6m/s 0.68m/s
04:00
978hPa 0J/kg 8% 13°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ -7.3° 8% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
05:00
978hPa 0J/kg 14% 13°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 31% 0mm -20dBZ -2.3° 14% 0mm - - 1.6m/s
06:00
978hPa 0J/kg 19% 14°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 32% 0mm -20dBZ 3.7° 19% 0mm 4m/s 0.42m/s 2.1m/s
07:00
978hPa 0J/kg 33% 14°C 1% 8% 3% 0mm 40% 0mm -20dBZ 10° 33% 0mm - - 3.5m/s
08:00
978hPa 0J/kg 47% 14°C 2% 16% 7% 0mm 49% 0mm -20dBZ 17° 47% 0mm - - 5m/s
09:00
979hPa 0J/kg 60% 14°C 2% 24% 10% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ 23° 60% 0mm 4.9m/s 1.4m/s 6.4m/s
10:00
979hPa 0J/kg 44% 14°C 13% 16% 14% 0mm 65% 0mm -20dBZ 29° 52% 0mm - - 7m/s
11:00
979hPa 0J/kg 28% 15°C 24% 8% 18% 0mm 71% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 43% 0mm - - 7.5m/s
12:00
980hPa 0J/kg 12% 15°C 35% 0% 22% 0mm 78% 0mm -20dBZ 38° 35% 0mm 6.9m/s 0.53m/s 8.1m/s
13:00
980hPa 0J/kg 10% 16°C 56% 0% 28% 0.007mm 81% 0.003mm -20dBZ 40° 56% 0.02mm - - 7.9m/s
14:00
980hPa 0J/kg 9% 16°C 77% 0% 33% 0.01mm 84% 0.007mm -20dBZ 39° 77% 0.04mm - - 7.7m/s
15:00
981hPa 0J/kg 7% 16°C 98% 0% 39% 0.02mm 86% 0.01mm -20dBZ 36° 98% 0.06mm 8.8m/s 3.8m/s 7.5m/s
16:00
981hPa 0J/kg 13% 16°C 98% 0% 45% 0.02mm 88% 0.01mm -20dBZ 32° 98% 0.1mm - - 7.2m/s
17:00
980hPa 0J/kg 19% 16°C 99% 0% 50% 0.03mm 89% 0.02mm -20dBZ 26° 99% 0.15mm - - 6.9m/s
18:00
980hPa 0J/kg 25% 16°C 99% 0% 56% 0.03mm 90% 0.02mm -20dBZ 20° 99% 0.19mm 13m/s 6.7m/s 6.6m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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