Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 28 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
6.0° 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 10.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 29th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 29th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 29th Mar)33ft (10.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Mon night, min -2°C on Sat morning). Mainly severe gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm) heaviest on Wed night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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0
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6
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
6
SSW
7
SW
10
SW
9.5
SW
7
WSW
5
WSW
3
SW
4
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
SW
5.5
WSW
6
SW
5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
ESE
4
SSW
8
SW
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Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)908548117262474158702534132127486272538316467219365707397431295192701037573122771342230568
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
60
ESE
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
20
NW
45
WSW
25
SW
65
E
70
W
70
WSW
50
W
50
SW
55
S
55
SSE
40
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SE
40
E
35
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Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offonononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:14PM
2.29
3:42AM
2.73
4:13PM
2.54
4:33AM
2.93
4:57PM
2.78
5:14AM
3.08
5:34PM
2.98
5:49AM
3.17
6:07PM
3.13
6:21AM
3.20
6:38PM
3.22
6:52AM
3.17
7:08PM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.89
9:16PM
0.83
10:06AM
0.64
10:14PM
0.58
10:50AM
0.41
10:59PM
0.35
11:26AM
0.22
11:37PM
0.18
11:58AM
0.10
12:12AM
0.09
12:28PM
0.05
12:44AM
0.07
12:57PM
0.07
1:16AM
0.12
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Sunset-8:07--8:08--8:12--8:15--8:17--8:21--8:23-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-135444348114554111121
Feels °C (?)-11-14-4-5-4-2-8-3-2-16-16-8-7-7-8-9-6-6-6-8-9
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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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