
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
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346 | 394 | 224 | 374 | 363 | 201 | 51 | 623 | 1482 | 425 | 220 | 179 | 131 | 375 | 424 | 351 | 337 | 232 | 85 | 89 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13PM2.53m | 3:32AM2.34m | 4:04PM2.64m | 4:22AM2.41m | 4:49PM2.76m | 5:06AM2.50m | 5:30PM2.88m | 5:46AM2.59m | 6:08PM2.98m | 6:24AM2.66m | 6:45PM3.04m | 6:59AM2.70m | 7:21PM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.92m | 9:39AM0.80m | 10:22PM0.84m | 10:26AM0.74m | 11:06PM0.75m | 11:08AM0.65m | 11:46PM0.66m | 11:47AM0.57m | 00:24AM0.58m | 12:24PM0.49m | 1:00AM0.52m | 1:00PM0.43m | 1:35AM0.49m | ||||||||
3:05 | — | — | 3:06 | — | — | 3:08 | — | — | 3:09 | — | — | 3:10 | — | — | 3:12 | — | — | 3:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:57 | — | — | 11:55 | — | — | 11:54 | — | — | 11:54 | — | — | 11:53 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:51 | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | NW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
346 | 7 | 143 | 242 | 363 | 201 | 51 | 109 | 1482 | 425 | 220 | 179 | 131 | 49 | 424 | 255 | 337 | 232 | 85 | 89 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | S 20 | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 16 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 9 | SE 8 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
2 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 113 | 108 | 117 | 7 | 18 | 86 | 14 | 14 | 62 | 49 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 13 | S 10 | WSW 11 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 119 | 49 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | — | 14 | 8 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | SSE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 3 | E 7 | N 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 7 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — |
— | 394 | 224 | 374 | — | 22 | 204 | 623 | 2 | 209 | 1 | — | 12 | 375 | — | 351 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 1032 | 1032 | 1038 | 830 | 783 | 1107 | 1094 | 1094 | 0 | 32 | 51 | 1174 | 1174 | 1107 | 348 | 1107 | 783 | 783 | 783 | 1181 |
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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.









