Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.82° N 22.41° W

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.9° 

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 6,672 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
10
1.5
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
S
11
0.6
SW
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.8
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
2.3
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
566
514
154
131
96
110
109
107
104
60
276
232
166
33
38
71
153
154
472
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NW
35
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
35
N
45
N
45
NNW
35
NW
25
NW
15
W
10
SSW
20
SSE
30
SE
45
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:06PM2.58m
10:43AM2.64m
11:10PM2.32m
12:05PM2.49m
00:49AM2.16m
1:50PM2.50m
2:37AM2.24m
3:17PM2.70m
3:52AM2.47m
4:18PM2.97m
4:44AM2.74m
5:05PM3.20m
Low Tide
4:19AM0.67m
5:05PM0.90m
5:26AM0.90m
6:40PM1.06m
7:06AM1.00m
8:28PM0.97m
8:44AM0.87m
9:45PM0.72m
9:54AM0.61m
10:38PM0.43m
10:46AM0.33m
11:22PM0.18m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:22
6:24
6:28
6:31
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:35
8:31
8:28
8:24
8:21
8:17
 mm
3
Temp °C
10
9
8
8
8
8
8
9
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
Feels °C
5
4
0
2
4
5
4
5
5
3
-2
0
1
6
6
7
7
5
4
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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.

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