
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 9 |
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8 | 12 | 12 | 90 | 125 | 137 | 127 | 415 | 653 | 428 | 301 | 416 | 333 | 183 | 69 | 35 | 427 | 483 | 247 | 64 | 128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:27AM2.50m | 1:09PM2.42m | 1:31AM2.37m | 2:13PM2.45m | 2:34AM2.32m | 3:13PM2.53m | 3:32AM2.34m | 4:04PM2.64m | 4:22AM2.41m | 4:49PM2.76m | 5:06AM2.50m | 5:30PM2.88m | 5:46AM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.82m | 6:49AM0.78m | 7:20PM0.93m | 7:49AM0.84m | 8:30PM0.95m | 8:47AM0.84m | 9:31PM0.92m | 9:39AM0.80m | 10:22PM0.84m | 10:26AM0.74m | 11:06PM0.75m | 11:08AM0.65m | 11:46PM0.66m | 11:47AM0.57m | |||||||
— | — | 3:04 | — | — | 3:05 | — | — | 3:05 | — | — | 3:06 | — | — | 3:08 | — | — | 3:09 | — | — | 3:10 | |
— | 11:57 | — | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:55 | — | — | 11:54 | — | — | 11:54 | 11:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 6 | S 19 | S 19 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 9 |
5 | 12 | 4 | 67 | 108 | 137 | 127 | 415 | 653 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 333 | 183 | 69 | 28 | 427 | 483 | 247 | 64 | 128 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | S 20 | S 12 | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 8 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | SW 10 |
8 | 7 | 10 | 90 | 125 | 106 | 81 | 43 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 25 | 35 | 12 | 223 | 103 | 26 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | SW 11 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | WSW 7 | SSW 10 | S 15 | SSW 10 | SW 7 |
5 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 79 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 32 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | W 4 | NW 4 |
— | — | 21 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | — | 428 | 301 | 416 | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1032 | 783 | 1107 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 1032 | 1034 | 783 | 1034 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 783 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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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.










