Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Antenas surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Antenas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | ESE 6 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 17 | S 17 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 71 | 83 | 154 | 76 | 90 | 37 | 21 | 40 | 128 | 49 | 95 | 56 | 61 | 235 | 410 | 152 | 110 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20AM3.13m | 7:34PM3.26m | 7:52AM3.15m | 8:06PM3.18m | 8:26AM3.11m | 8:40PM3.03m | 9:03AM3.00m | 9:19PM2.83m | 9:47AM2.84m | 10:06PM2.58m | 10:43AM2.64m | 11:10PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.05m | 1:24PM0.06m | 1:44AM0.04m | 1:57PM0.11m | 2:16AM0.10m | 2:33PM0.23m | 2:51AM0.23m | 3:13PM0.42m | 3:30AM0.43m | 4:01PM0.66m | 4:19AM0.67m | 5:05PM0.90m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 10 |
20 | 71 | 83 | 154 | 76 | 39 | 83 | 43 | 16 | 6 | 49 | 95 | 1348 | 672 | 370 | 410 | 152 | 110 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | ESE 9 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 18 | SW 8 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
4 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 56 | 61 | 235 | 135 | 34 | 70 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 6 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 17 | — | SSW 19 | SW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
10 | 9 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 23 | — | 35 | 2 | 11 | 61 | 47 | 90 | 22 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | N 3 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 51 | 90 | — | 56 | 40 | 128 | 540 | 831 | — | 2 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1040 | 3 | 1034 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 349 | 349 | 349 | 1037 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 30 | 54 |
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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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