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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 am Tuesday 03 Dec 2024 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 Wednesday (Dec 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 9th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 976 | 1510 | 2343 | 3346 | 2831 | 1627 | 716 | 494 | 454 | 1062 | 786 | 375 | 333 | 319 | 164 | 190 | 3725 | 5331 | 10304 | 8294 | 4412 | 3720 | 2121 | 2353 | 1324 | 663 | 250 | 1261 | 1167 | 198 | 146 | 112 | 77 | 51 | 177 | 793 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 2.76 | 7:48AM 3.10 | 8:04PM 2.69 | 8:28AM 3.01 | 8:47PM 2.59 | 9:13AM 2.90 | 9:36PM 2.48 | 10:04AM 2.78 | 10:35PM 2.39 | 11:04AM 2.67 | 11:45PM 2.35 | 12:12PM 2.60 | 1:00AM 2.41 | 1:24PM 2.59 | 2:11AM 2.57 | 2:33PM 2.65 | 3:13AM 2.78 | 3:34PM 2.75 | 4:08AM 3.00 | 4:29PM 2.85 | 4:58AM 3.20 | 5:20PM 2.93 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:26PM 0.44 | 1:29AM 0.38 | 2:05PM 0.49 | 2:07AM 0.44 | 2:47PM 0.55 | 2:50AM 0.53 | 3:34PM 0.62 | 3:39AM 0.64 | 4:29PM 0.68 | 4:38AM 0.75 | 5:33PM 0.71 | 5:49AM 0.82 | 6:42PM 0.68 | 7:07AM 0.81 | 7:50PM 0.60 | 8:21AM 0.70 | 8:52PM 0.48 | 9:26AM 0.55 | 9:47PM 0.36 | 10:23AM 0.38 | 10:37PM 0.25 | 11:15AM 0.25 | 11:24PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 10:48 | - | - | 10:52 | - | - | 10:53 | - | - | 10:56 | - | - | 10:59 | - | - | 11:00 | - | - | 11:03 | - | - | 11:04 | - | - | 11:07 | - | - | 11:07 | - | - | 11:10 | - | - | 11:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 3:48 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:42 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:40 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -4 | 0 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 0 | -4 | -2 | -5 | -6 | -8 | -7 | -10 | -8 | -15 | -10 | -8 | -7 | -6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -3 | 1 | -5 | -8 | -11 | -12 | -9 | -8 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue night, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Sun night, min -3°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 7mm) on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sat night, min -5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, gales from the SSE by Sat 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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