
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 14,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:
The surf forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 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) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6354 | 3680 | 3225 | 1846 | 959 | 2103 | 1864 | 708 | 873 | 1405 | 3165 | 2561 | 5945 | 10537 | 6979 | 5938 | 2425 | 784 | 517 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33AM3.22m | 8:56PM2.73m | 9:26AM3.00m | 9:54PM2.48m | 10:31AM2.77m | 11:11PM2.28m | 11:54AM2.61m | 00:44AM2.23m | 1:22PM2.58m | 2:09AM2.35m | 2:35PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.22m | 2:52PM0.37m | 3:01AM0.44m | 3:50PM0.60m | 3:59AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.80m | 5:16AM0.86m | 6:31PM0.87m | 6:49AM0.91m | 7:55PM0.78m | 8:14AM0.81m | 8:59PM0.62m | |||||||
— | 9:02 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:11 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | S 14 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 11 |
5743 | 3680 | 3225 | 1523 | 959 | 437 | 1864 | 282 | 4 | — | 2723 | 2561 | 5945 | 7839 | 156 | 205 | 2425 | 784 | 338 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 |
1289 | 2117 | 2206 | 513 | 537 | — | 217 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 319 | 431 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | S 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 268 | 245 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | — | — | SSE 9 |
6354 | — | 2027 | 1846 | 862 | 2103 | — | 708 | 873 | 1405 | 3165 | 1519 | 2362 | 10537 | 6979 | 5938 | — | — | 517 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 348 | 1094 | 348 | 1034 | 1034 | 1096 | 1107 | 1179 | 1107 | 1034 | 1032 | 1032 | 1032 | 1032 | 1032 | 3 | 32 | 783 | 348 |
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Information about the Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) 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 Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)) 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 Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) 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 Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) is 3 km (2 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.










