Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 13 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
6.3° 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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 3AM. 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 14th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 20th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
3
3
4
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
0.4
W
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
2.2
SE
1.6
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
2.1
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)968814910989111099912111091313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1406020182087604896924634302742341701086733946195373953145763833
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
25
ENE
30
ESE
25
E
45
ENE
30
ESE
20
E
25
E
35
E
35
ESE
25
E
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
S
45
SE
50
SE
65
ESE
65
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:03--6:01--5:56--5:54--5:50--5:47--5:43
Sunset8:53--8:57--9:00--9:02--9:06--9:08--9:12--
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mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
2-1-81-2-1---1-------
Temp. °C566766777776655667887
Feels °C (?)-10-21-1-112-1-11130-2-3-3-3-4-5-7
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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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