
Surf Forecasts:
Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 10,784 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Sat night, near gales from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2276 | 1267 | 2035 | 1210 | 438 | 699 | 1022 | 1418 | 2508 | 9137 | 10784 | 6058 | 3529 | 2029 | 1530 | 1622 | 1048 | 1649 | 1155 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26AM3.00m | 9:54PM2.48m | 10:31AM2.77m | 11:11PM2.28m | 11:54AM2.61m | 00:44AM2.23m | 1:22PM2.58m | 2:09AM2.35m | 2:35PM2.65m | 3:13AM2.55m | 3:32PM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01AM0.44m | 3:50PM0.60m | 3:59AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.80m | 5:16AM0.86m | 6:31PM0.87m | 6:49AM0.91m | 7:55PM0.78m | 8:14AM0.81m | 8:59PM0.62m | 9:18AM0.64m | 9:48PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:11 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:18 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
1547 | 1111 | 394 | 1210 | 393 | 165 | — | — | 2508 | 9137 | 96 | 6058 | 3529 | 2029 | 1530 | 1622 | 1048 | 1649 | 1155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 16 | WSW 14 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
458 | 490 | — | 207 | 101 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 403 | 5 | 78 | — | 300 | 387 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | S 14 |
— | — | — | 192 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
2276 | 1267 | 2035 | 225 | 438 | 699 | 1022 | 1418 | 1350 | 611 | 10784 | — | — | — | 287 | 311 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1032 | 1043 | 1286 | 1179 | 1179 | 1037 | 1032 | 1032 | 1032 | 1032 | 51 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 1032 | 830 | 783 | 830 |
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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.










