Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

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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
7.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 2°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.2
SW
10
1.7
WSW
9
2
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.2
W
8
1
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.8
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.2
W
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
943
853
655
415
304
474
471
328
186
128
254
194
99
52
31
18
22
13
5
68
88
Wind (km/h)
20
W
35
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
35
N
35
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
45
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NW
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:52AM2.95m
6:10PM3.14m
6:23AM2.94m
6:41PM3.18m
6:55AM2.90m
7:12PM3.15m
7:26AM2.81m
7:45PM3.07m
7:59AM2.69m
8:20PM2.94m
8:33AM2.55m
8:58PM2.78m
9:12AM2.39m
Low Tide
11:47PM0.29m
11:56AM0.23m
00:20AM0.27m
12:26PM0.25m
00:53AM0.30m
12:57PM0.30m
1:25AM0.39m
1:28PM0.40m
1:59AM0.51m
2:01PM0.52m
2:35AM0.67m
2:36PM0.66m
3:14AM0.84m
3:15PM0.82m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:05
5:01
4:58
4:56
4:52
4:48
4:46
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9:45
9:49
9:52
9:55
9:59
10:01
10:05
10:07
2
Temp °C
6
3
3
4
5
6
6
4
5
4
2
5
3
3
4
2
3
4
5
4
5
1
-6
-6
-2
-3
-3
-2
-4
-3
-4
-8
-6
-7
-7
-6
-10
-6
-5
-3
-1
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.2
SW
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SSW
15
1.2
W
8
1
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
Energy kJ
943
853
655
415
304
6
2
43
186
128
254
194
99
52
31
18
8
5
5
68
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
E
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
6
7
5
5
2
4
3
5
1
4
17
2
4
4
14
3
3
4
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
5
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
6
6
2
2
5
1
1
5
1
1
4
3
3
1
1
1
4
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
5
1
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.6
WSW
4
1.7
WSW
9
2
W
8
1.7
W
8
0.6
NW
4
0.4
N
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
46
50
25
15
474
471
328
10
3
30
19
9
8
31
22
13
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
51
1032
1107
348
51
348
1038
1096
1096
1107
1038
51
1032
1034
1989
1038
1034
1096
1034
3
1321
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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).

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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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