
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Antenas surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,131 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Antenas this week:
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 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Antenas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
601 | 528 | 439 | 392 | 747 | 445 | 439 | 339 | 300 | 302 | 242 | 294 | 1058 | 2131 | 1874 | 1499 | 1228 | 992 | 636 | 457 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:51AM2.49m | 00:11AM2.49m | 12:59PM2.52m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.86m | 6:34AM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
3:28 | — | — | 3:30 | — | — | 3:32 | — | — | 3:34 | — | — | 3:38 | — | — | 3:41 | — | — | 3:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:38 | — | — | 11:37 | — | — | 11:35 | — | — | 11:31 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:27 | — | — | 11:24 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 21 | S 20 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
601 | 528 | 55 | 392 | 747 | 445 | 439 | 339 | 12 | 11 | 242 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1499 | 1228 | 992 | 636 | 457 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 21 | S 24 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 19 | WSW 9 |
14 | 12 | 2 | 48 | 14 | 30 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 66 | 30 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | — | S 18 | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 21 | S 16 | SSW 19 | S 15 | S 18 |
17 | 10 | 3 | 14 | — | 31 | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 36 | 5 | 74 | 4 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 439 | — | — | — | — | 256 | 300 | 302 | — | 294 | 1058 | 2131 | 1874 | — | 959 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 1134 | 1109 | 349 | 54 | 54 | 1109 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 1040 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 34 | 30 | 3 | 34 |
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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.
Grindavik Antenas is 2 km (1 miles) from Grindavik. If you plan a holiday in Reykjanes Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grindavik. Grindavik has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










