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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 14 Jun 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:
The surf forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 15th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 17th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 69 | 159 | 176 | 120 | 93 | 65 | 60 | 73 | 364 | 252 | 247 | 235 | 253 | 286 | 222 | 125 | 110 | 91 | 102 | 178 | 232 | 211 | 191 | 204 | 1216 | 1651 | 898 | 1100 | 991 | 703 | 469 | 385 | 176 | 158 | 146 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 3.01 | 8:36AM 2.62 | 9:00PM 2.94 | 9:20AM 2.55 | 9:44PM 2.85 | 10:10AM 2.49 | 10:33PM 2.75 | 11:07AM 2.45 | 11:30PM 2.67 | 12:11PM 2.46 | 12:34AM 2.61 | 1:19PM 2.54 | 1:42AM 2.60 | 2:27PM 2.68 | 2:50AM 2.64 | 3:29PM 2.87 | 3:53AM 2.72 | 4:26PM 3.06 | 4:50AM 2.81 | 5:19PM 3.23 | 5:43AM 2.89 | 6:09PM 3.35 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58PM 0.45 | 2:36AM 0.54 | 2:39PM 0.50 | 3:18AM 0.57 | 3:22PM 0.57 | 4:05AM 0.60 | 4:12PM 0.65 | 4:57AM 0.62 | 5:10PM 0.73 | 5:56AM 0.63 | 6:17PM 0.78 | 6:59AM 0.62 | 7:30PM 0.76 | 8:04AM 0.57 | 8:41PM 0.67 | 9:06AM 0.48 | 9:46PM 0.53 | 10:03AM 0.39 | 10:45PM 0.39 | 10:57AM 0.29 | 11:38PM 0.27 | 11:47AM 0.21 | 12:28AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 3:08 | - | - | 3:06 | - | - | 3:05 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:04 | - | - | 3:05 | - | - | 3:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:53 | - | - | 11:54 | - | - | 11:55 | - | - | 11:55 | - | - | 11:57 | - | - | 11:57 | - | - | 11:57 | - | - | 11:57 | - | - | 11:57 | - | - | 11:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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