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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 486 | 101 | 49 | 64 | 30 | 24 | 62 | 45 | 46 | 74 | 335 | 991 | 2196 | 4179 | 2755 | 2749 | 1802 | 1137 | 947 | 535 | 351 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:14PM 2.83 | 4:40AM 2.62 | 4:58PM 3.01 | 5:18AM 2.82 | 5:34PM 3.14 | 5:51AM 2.99 | 6:05PM 3.21 | 6:21AM 3.10 | 6:35PM 3.21 | 6:50AM 3.16 | 7:04PM 3.17 | 7:19AM 3.17 | 7:32PM 3.06 | 7:48AM 3.12 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 0.57 | 10:39AM 0.49 | 11:12PM 0.37 | 11:19AM 0.30 | 11:45PM 0.21 | 11:53AM 0.16 | 12:15AM 0.12 | 12:25PM 0.10 | 12:43AM 0.08 | 12:56PM 0.10 | 1:10AM 0.11 | 1:26PM 0.17 | 1:37AM 0.20 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | ||
| Sunset | 7:45 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -1 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula
The wind is still cross-off at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) (near gales from the NNE at Sléttan 14 km from Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta)). 0.8m 10s swell from the SE with a 0.6m 10s swell from the SSW and a 0.2m 18s long period groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 h 17 min ago
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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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