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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 03 Jul 2025 GMT
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 Friday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 212 | 146 | 191 | 436 | 584 | 570 | 600 | 501 | 291 | 242 | 223 | 275 | 321 | 643 | 1002 | 1766 | 1526 | 2992 | 1124 | 726 | 532 | 432 | 533 | 370 | 216 | 203 | 210 | 162 | 191 | 250 | 194 | 131 | 71 | 188 | 249 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:23AM 2.33 | 1:07PM 2.33 | 1:26AM 2.23 | 2:12PM 2.36 | 2:32AM 2.22 | 3:13PM 2.46 | 3:33AM 2.28 | 4:07PM 2.60 | 4:26AM 2.38 | 4:54PM 2.75 | 5:11AM 2.50 | 5:35PM 2.90 | 5:52AM 2.62 | 6:14PM 3.03 | 6:30AM 2.72 | 6:52PM 3.13 | 7:07AM 2.79 | 7:28PM 3.18 | 7:44AM 2.82 | 8:05PM 3.19 | 8:23AM 2.83 | 8:42PM 3.15 | 9:03AM 2.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:43AM 0.93 | 7:20PM 1.08 | 7:44AM 0.97 | 8:31PM 1.09 | 8:45AM 0.95 | 9:34PM 1.02 | 9:41AM 0.88 | 10:26PM 0.90 | 10:29AM 0.77 | 11:11PM 0.77 | 11:13AM 0.64 | 11:52PM 0.64 | 11:53AM 0.51 | 12:30AM 0.51 | 12:31PM 0.39 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 1:09PM 0.30 | 1:43AM 0.32 | 1:46PM 0.25 | 2:20AM 0.28 | 2:24PM 0.26 | 2:58AM 0.27 | 3:05PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 3:18 | - | - | 3:20 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:28 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:43 | - | - | 3:46 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 11:45 | - | - | 11:45 | - | - | 11:43 | - | - | 11:40 | - | - | 11:38 | - | - | 11:37 | - | - | 11:34 | - | - | 11:31 | - | - | 11:30 | - | - | 11:27 | - | - | 11:24 | - | - | 11:22 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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