Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.82° N 22.41° W

Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) WaveFinder

Issued: 5 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is
12.4°C
1.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with SSW 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 (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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