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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 15 Jan 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
7.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sat night, min 0°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, gales from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
6
9
9
5
4
2
3
3
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
2.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
3
SE
3.5
SSE
4.5
SSE
4
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
SE
Period(s) (?)151412121110108911151516141312121211117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)559420948113301551601379821941458374348863993167983113177115461174753389173
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
15
ESE
45
ESE
65
SE
70
SE
60
SE
15
W
25
ESE
20
ESE
35
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
E
15
ENE
25
E
50
E
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		onoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
2.31
4:52AM
2.70
5:09PM
2.46
5:32AM
2.87
5:48PM
2.61
6:09AM
3.03
6:23PM
2.73
6:43AM
3.15
6:56PM
2.83
7:15AM
3.22
7:29PM
2.89
7:48AM
3.24
8:03PM
2.91
8:20AM
3.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26PM
0.85
11:10AM
0.82
11:10PM
0.68
11:48AM
0.66
11:48PM
0.52
12:23PM
0.50
12:23AM
0.37
12:56PM
0.38
12:57AM
0.26
1:28PM
0.28
1:31AM
0.19
2:01PM
0.22
2:05AM
0.19
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--10:51--10:48--10:47--10:44--10:41--10:38--10:37
Sunset4:23--4:27--4:30--4:32--4:36--4:38--4:42--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C021123577643465555676
Feels °C (?)-8-7-8-6-2-3-8-8-8-7-1-4-4-1-1-3-1-2-1-4-2
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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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