Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.82° N 22.41° W

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.1° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
8
1.8
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SW
9
0.9
WSW
6
1
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
8
1
WSW
8
1.1
SW
8
1.7
SW
7
3
SW
8
3.5
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
497
402
215
102
112
74
45
39
66
99
169
133
155
309
1112
1991
2044
701
Wind (km/h)
20
E
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
15
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
S
40
S
30
S
25
S
20
S
5
ESE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
High Tide
9:15PM2.94m
9:36AM2.85m
9:51PM2.66m
10:17AM2.65m
10:31PM2.39m
11:06AM2.44m
11:22PM2.15m
12:15PM2.28m
00:46AM1.99m
1:56PM2.24m
2:36AM2.01m
3:23PM2.37m
Low Tide
3:24AM0.37m
3:44PM0.56m
3:59AM0.62m
4:27PM0.85m
4:40AM0.87m
5:22PM1.11m
5:35AM1.09m
6:46PM1.30m
7:03AM1.23m
8:37PM1.29m
8:45AM1.18m
9:52PM1.12m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
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5:30
5:33
5:35
5:39
5:41
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:34
9:30
9:27
9:23
9:21
9:16
 mm
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
Feels °C
6
9
7
8
7
7
8
8
7
8
9
9
8
6
4
4
8
8
9
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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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