
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Antenas surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Antenas this week:
The surf forecast for Grindavik Antenas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Antenas in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Antenas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Mon night, moderate winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
868 | 520 | 559 | 322 | 232 | 362 | 382 | 365 | 546 | 1255 | 2498 | 1572 | 943 | 788 | 399 | 327 | 198 | 236 | 135 | 114 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:23AM2.44m | 2:13PM2.61m | 2:40AM2.48m | 3:24PM2.79m | 3:52AM2.60m | 4:27PM3.02m | 4:53AM2.75m | 5:23PM3.24m | 5:48AM2.90m | 6:13PM3.42m | 6:37AM3.01m | 7:01PM3.51m | 7:23AM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.89m | 7:45AM0.72m | 8:34PM0.83m | 8:56AM0.65m | 9:46PM0.66m | 10:01AM0.50m | 10:48PM0.45m | 10:59AM0.32m | 11:43PM0.25m | 11:51AM0.16m | 00:33AM0.10m | 12:39PM0.03m | 1:19AM0.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 3:32 | — | — | 3:34 | — | — | 3:38 | — | — | 3:41 | — | — | 3:43 | — | — | 3:46 | — | — | 3:48 | |
— | 11:37 | — | — | 11:35 | — | — | 11:31 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:27 | — | — | 11:24 | — | — | 11:22 | 11:20 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 20 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 |
868 | 520 | 559 | 322 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 217 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 198 | 943 | 788 | 399 | 327 | 198 | 236 | 135 | 90 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 19 | S 19 | S 14 | S 14 | S 24 | S 24 | SSW 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | WSW 10 | W 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 |
14 | 30 | — | 11 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 36 | 32 | 66 | 35 | 35 | 98 | 20 | 52 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 21 | S 16 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | — |
31 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 36 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 232 | 362 | 382 | 365 | 546 | 1255 | 2498 | 1572 | — | 35 | 60 | 82 | 68 | 87 | 139 | 114 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 54 | 54 | 1045 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1034 | 785 | 832 | 785 | 785 | 785 | 785 | 30 | 785 | 54 | 0 |
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Information about the Grindavik Antenas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Grindavik Antenas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Grindavik Antenas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grindavik Antenas 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 (Grindavik Antenas) 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 Grindavik Antenas 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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