Conditions at Grindavik in June
June: Small Summer Swell
June is the start of the low surf season. Average swell height drops to 1.1m (3.6ft), and average period shortens to 8.8s. SW swell is dominant at 24.8%, with SSW at 17.9%, WSW at 12.7% and S at 11.4%, but the bulk of the energy is small: most waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-5ft) range. At this size, Grindavik is mostly grovel territory, offering fun waves rather than serious power. The good news is that offshore flow is more frequent, with ideal conditions 23% of the time. NNW and NW winds are prominent, helping to keep the south-facing breaks clean and lined up. Air temps average 9.1°C, water temps rise to 9.8°C, and precipitation bottoms out at 2.37mm/day, the driest month of the year. Expect small, glassy, playful conditions with occasional stray SSW swell.
Average Spot conditions at Grindavik in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Grindavik during June. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Grindavik for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Grindavik for June. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Grindavik.