Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 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
6.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s 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 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 12th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 15th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 9mm) on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1.4
N
0.4
W
1
E
0.7
ESE
0.4
SW
0.3
S
0.7
SW
1.7
ESE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
0.8
S
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)1212111191189991481013111178797
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76871134736803714080201420636658882243131924750726196128
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNE
45
N
40
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
ENE
5
E
15
NE
25
E
25
NE
40
NNE
35
SSE
5
S
15
SSW
35
SSE
35
SSW
20
WSW
20
SSE
30
SE
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:29PM
1.22
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:11--6:07--6:03--6:01--5:56--5:54--5:50
Sunset8:47--8:51--8:53--8:57--9:00--9:02--9:06--
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
snow showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
----171---24----3---2
Temp. °C223553556767666666674
Feels °C (?)-9-8-70-1-211000-1-22-1-2-410-1-3
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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 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).

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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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