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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 13 Mar 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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 16 days are 8.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 14th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 15th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 21s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 19s

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 8mm) on Sat night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Tue night, moderate winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
4
0
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4
1
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
5
SW
7.5
SW
6.5
SW
4
SW
2.5
SW
1.6
SW
0.8
S
2.2
S
1.5
SSE
0.8
SSE
1
SSE
1.8
SW
4.5
SSW
5.5
SW
5.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141212121210211817141311141311141112101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37091496151023571810426195683786323046565021066042611654494207214836404173567922
Wind
(km/h)
45
NW
40
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
SE
55
E
40
ENE
50
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
40
ENE
40
NE
30
ENE
25
NNE
50
N
40
NNW
30
NW
35
SSW
55
S
50
SSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
1.93
3:07AM
2.28
3:39PM
2.13
4:04AM
2.52
4:26PM
2.38
4:43AM
2.77
5:02PM
2.64
5:17AM
3.00
5:35PM
2.88
5:49AM
3.20
6:08PM
3.10
6:22AM
3.34
6:41PM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
1.26
9:39AM
1.16
9:39PM
1.03
10:24AM
0.88
10:25PM
0.75
10:58AM
0.59
11:02PM
0.48
11:30AM
0.32
11:37PM
0.23
12:01PM
0.09
12:11AM
0.04
12:33PM
-0.08
12:46AM
-0.08
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:56--7:52--7:48--7:46--7:41--7:39--7:35--
Sunset-7:22--7:25--7:28--7:30--7:34--7:37--7:39-
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light snow
clear
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clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----8-----------41222
Temp. °C223333343333452355778
Feels °C (?)-9-8-5-4-1-9-8-8-6-6-7-6-4-2-9-6-2-2-5-4-2
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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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