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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 GMT
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is
7.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Dec 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 9AM. 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 Wednesday (Dec 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 12th Dec)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 12th Dec)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 12th Dec)21ft (6.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, near gales from the NE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
3
2
6
0
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8
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
6.5
SSW
6
SSW
4
S
2.5
S
2
S
2.4
SE
1.3
SSW
1.9
S
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)1612101091112131217161412111211117121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)282317721630115811311123923890966319868775161119269737387115379355634958281089
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
50
ENE
45
ENE
45
NE
55
NE
45
ENE
35
E
50
E
55
E
60
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNW
25
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
E
45
E
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
2.81
9:07AM
3.19
9:32PM
2.63
10:00AM
2.96
10:28PM
2.47
10:56AM
2.72
11:31PM
2.35
11:58AM
2.52
12:41AM
2.30
1:05PM
2.38
1:50AM
2.33
2:11PM
2.33
2:52AM
2.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
0.24
2:42AM
0.29
3:29PM
0.42
3:33AM
0.48
4:23PM
0.60
4:30AM
0.68
5:21PM
0.75
5:34AM
0.86
6:25PM
0.85
6:48AM
0.97
7:30PM
0.88
8:02AM
0.99
8:29PM
0.86
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise10:59--11:00--11:03--11:04--11:07--11:07--11:10--
Sunset-3:42--3:41--3:40--3:38--3:37--3:37--3:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C666766555587757665555
Feels °C (?)-3-2-2-4-5-4-8-6-5-7-6-3301-4-3-4-6-6-3
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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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