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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
7.8° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | |
367 | 255 | 116 | 102 | 37 | 205 | 139 | 198 | 313 | 318 | 239 | 749 | 1041 | 2849 | 1287 | 1910 | 2283 | 1833 | 947 | 736 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:57PM3.24m | 9:24AM2.68m | 9:54PM3.03m | 10:25AM2.49m | 10:58PM2.82m | 11:35AM2.36m | 00:09AM2.65m | 12:52PM2.33m | 1:21AM2.56m | 2:04PM2.40m | 2:26AM2.53m | 3:03PM2.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.25m | 3:20AM0.37m | 3:26PM0.44m | 4:19AM0.56m | 4:27PM0.64m | 5:27AM0.71m | 5:39PM0.79m | 6:39AM0.78m | 6:57PM0.86m | 7:48AM0.76m | 8:11PM0.84m | 8:46AM0.70m | 9:12PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 4:03 | — | — | 4:01 | — | — | 3:58 | — | — | 3:55 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:49 | — | — | 10:52 | — | — | 10:55 | — | — | 10:59 | — | — | 11:01 | — | — | 11:05 | — | — | 11:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
3 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | SE 9 | SSE 7 |
 kJ | 367 | 255 | 116 | 102 | 37 | 23 | 139 | 141 | 313 | 318 | 239 | 5 | 598 | 2849 | 1287 | — | — | 1833 | 947 | 3 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 14 |
| kJ | 27 | 46 | 48 | 29 | 30 | 15 | 55 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SE 8 | WSW 8 | NW 5 | SE 8 | S 15 | SW 9 | S 17 | S 17 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 |
| kJ | 44 | 18 | 27 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | E 3 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 205 | — | 198 | 162 | 101 | 76 | 749 | 1041 | 2035 | 338 | 1910 | 2283 | — | — | 736 | 475 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 51 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1159 | 1174 | 1132 | 1132 | 783 | 1107 | 1107 | 1107 | 3 | 1179 | 1179 | 1107 |
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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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