Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Break

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 63.82° N 22.41° W

Issued: 11 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is
10.9° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 2,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SW swell.

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 (Jun 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 28th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
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
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
SW
10
1.4
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.2
S
8
1.6
S
9
3
SW
9
3
SW
9
2.3
SW
8
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
8
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
7
1.6
ESE
7
2.2
SE
9
1.9
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
37
11
12
15
139
247
168
402
1624
1336
659
302
355
224
169
96
56
229
781
565
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SW
10
SW
10
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
25
SSE
25
S
40
SW
40
SSW
45
S
45
SW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
E
10
NNE
25
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:28PM2.70m
12:04PM2.45m
00:27AM2.50m
1:09PM2.42m
1:31AM2.37m
2:13PM2.45m
2:34AM2.32m
3:13PM2.53m
3:32AM2.34m
4:04PM2.64m
4:22AM2.41m
4:49PM2.76m
5:06AM2.50m
5:30PM2.88m
Low Tide
5:49AM0.68m
6:11PM0.82m
6:49AM0.78m
7:20PM0.93m
7:49AM0.84m
8:30PM0.95m
8:47AM0.84m
9:31PM0.92m
9:39AM0.80m
10:22PM0.84m
10:26AM0.74m
11:06PM0.75m
11:08AM0.65m
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light rain
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part cloud
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3:04
3:04
3:05
3:05
3:06
3:08
3:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
11:57
11:57
11:57
11:57
11:57
11:55
11:54
11:54
 mm
2
7
2
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
10
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
12
11
Feels °C
7
3
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
2
1
-1
0
3
6
7
6
4
5
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
SW
11
0.1
S
20
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
8
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
7
0.9
SSW
10
2.2
SE
9
1.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
8
11
12
15
61
154
148
64
7
302
355
224
169
96
56
191
781
565
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
19
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
NW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SW
7
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
1
2
5
7
10
7
9
7
12
4
2
2
23
25
268
128
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.1
W
6
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
11
0.4
S
16
Energy kJ
1
4
2
4
2
3
7
3
6
25
1
29
18
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.8
SE
4
1.4
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.2
S
8
1.6
S
9
3
SW
9
3
SW
9
2.3
SW
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.9
SE
4
1.6
ESE
7
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
7
37
11
18
139
247
168
402
1624
1336
659
40
31
229
4
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1173
1032
1032
1032
783
1107
2036
19
32
32
1037
1034
783
783
1107
1132
1145
51
32
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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