Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland)
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Guide
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in Reykjanes Peninsula is an exposed point break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. Ideal winds are from the east and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the south. No point break here. Best around high tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
very consistent | 5.7°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.
What's the best time of year to surf Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) (for consistent clean waves)?
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.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 15:12 Local Time
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Period (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Wind State | cross | cross- off |
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Tides at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)
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Swell History at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)
Surf stats for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)
Wind stats for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta). Click below to view there surf guides.
Wave Buoys Nearest To Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta):
- Closest Wave BuoyBlakknes Buoy, Iceland147 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyK5 Buoy487 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyK7 Buoy630 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyWest of Hebrides WaveNet Site666 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyClair669 mi