Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | ESE 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 95 | 42 | 23 | 295 | 423 | 431 | 656 | 500 | 307 | 184 | 136 | 83 | 53 | 387 | 758 | 1046 | 885 | 832 | 486 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:49PM2.47m | 2:08AM2.55m | 2:50PM2.67m | 3:10AM2.66m | 3:47PM2.89m | 4:08AM2.79m | 4:39PM3.11m | 5:02AM2.91m | 5:30PM3.31m | 5:54AM2.99m | 6:20PM3.44m | 6:44AM3.02m | 7:09PM3.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.84m | 8:29AM0.60m | 9:03PM0.69m | 9:26AM0.46m | 10:02PM0.50m | 10:19AM0.32m | 10:57PM0.32m | 11:10AM0.19m | 11:49PM0.18m | 11:59AM0.10m | 00:39AM0.09m | 12:48PM0.06m | 1:29AM0.08m | ||||||||
3:13 | — | — | 3:12 | — | — | 3:10 | — | — | 3:09 | — | — | 3:08 | — | — | 3:06 | — | — | 3:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:45 | — | — | 11:46 | — | — | 11:49 | — | — | 11:50 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SE 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
34 | 40 | 42 | 23 | 10 | 223 | 431 | 656 | 500 | 307 | 184 | 136 | 83 | 53 | 142 | 125 | 173 | 885 | 832 | 379 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | SW 8 | SE 5 | NNW 5 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | NE 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SE 9 |
8 | 31 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 161 | 59 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 37 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 63 | 148 | 319 | 51 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | S 13 | W 10 | NW 5 | SE 7 | SW 10 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | W 8 | NW 7 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 | N 4 | SSW 12 |
9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 109 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 42 | 21 | 41 | 83 | 62 | 1 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | E 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | NE 2 | NNE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
49 | 95 | 30 | 50 | 295 | 423 | — | 7 | 28 | 10 | 92 | 51 | 60 | 107 | 387 | 758 | 1046 | 1 | 10 | 486 | 221 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 51 | 783 | 783 | 1032 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1296 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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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.










