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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 Monday 18 Aug 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 Monday (Aug 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 151 | 142 | 136 | 88 | 63 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 46 | 100 | 946 | 936 | 567 | 451 | 266 | 337 | 495 | 376 | 448 | 532 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:46PM 2.52 | 2:30AM 2.23 | 3:16PM 2.65 | 3:52AM 2.38 | 4:22PM 2.86 | 4:49AM 2.58 | 5:13PM 3.07 | 5:34AM 2.77 | 5:54PM 3.23 | 6:13AM 2.93 | 6:31PM 3.31 | 6:47AM 3.03 | 7:04PM 3.32 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22PM 0.99 | 8:40AM 0.90 | 9:46PM 0.83 | 9:54AM 0.73 | 10:45PM 0.61 | 10:50AM 0.50 | 11:31PM 0.40 | 11:34AM 0.30 | 12:09AM 0.23 | 12:13PM 0.15 | 12:43AM 0.13 | 12:49PM 0.08 | 1:15AM 0.09 | ||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:30 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 7 | 4 | - | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula
The wind is still cross-on at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) (light winds from the NW at Sléttan 14 km from Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)). 0.9m 8s swell from the WSW with a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the S and a 0.2m 13s groundswell, also from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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