Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 10 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) 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 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 10th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 10th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 10th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

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

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
3
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
4
3
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
SW
4
SW
2.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
SE
2
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.9
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.5
SW
1.2
SW
3
SE
1.9
S
1.9
SE
1.5
ESE
2.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)1312121112121110128101091514912101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81454357202478595711126003015610260482711351812701012681475829291
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
10
S
25
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
30
NNE
25
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
30
ENE
40
ESE
45
ENE
40
SE
20
E
20
NE
15
NE
20
NNW
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
1.98
12:30AM
2.20
1:21PM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
1.24
7:15AM
1.29
7:29PM
1.22
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:18--6:15--6:11--6:07--6:03--6:01--5:56--
Sunset-8:45--8:47--8:51--8:53--8:57--9:00--9:02-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------11-----4-11---
Temp. °C343133346566777776676
Feels °C (?)-4-1-4-9-7-9-5-30233-1-2-2-22-1100
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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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