Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland)

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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Guide

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in Reykjanes Peninsula is an exposed point break that has very consistent waves and works all around the year. Ideal winds are from the east and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. There is no point break. Best around high tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Rocks are a hazard.

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	4	very consistent	7.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta):

The best conditions reported for surf at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 46% of the time in February while 43% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

46%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

43%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

11%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Location Map

Interactive Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) is Keflavik Nas Airport (KEF) in Iceland, which is 21 km (13 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) is Reykjavik Airport (RKV), also in Iceland, 41 km (25 miles) away.

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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 01:39 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (m)	WSW	S	S	SE
Period (s)	7	13	7	6
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

Tides at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)

Current tide and informaton

For Grindavik Antenas, 3 km from Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta).

Next High Water: 08:33am | 2.55m

Next Low Water: 02:35am | 0.67m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Sea Temperature

Very cold water temperature (7.2 °C) at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) accompanied by sub-zero wind chill temperatures (-1.0 °C). Wearing a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots will be little defence against the cold, making it difficult to stay in the sea for very long. Feeling bitterly cold and cloudy.

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.