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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 5 am Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 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 (Feb 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 12.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 08) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Feb) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Feb) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 6th Feb) | 39ft (12.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 22153 | 19007 | 58703 | 51206 | 52333 | 32134 | 9402 | 3961 | 5822 | 2669 | 1556 | 1134 | 2114 | 3189 | 12072 | 13252 | 10987 | 3275 | 1382 | 961 | 606 | 602 | 4030 | 5284 | 3124 | 3282 | 3688 | 2929 | 2576 | 1777 | 1780 | 1780 | 1622 | 967 | 1487 | 713 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:58AM 2.65 | 11:38PM 2.62 | 12:05PM 2.37 | 12:57AM 2.49 | 1:36PM 2.21 | 2:33AM 2.51 | 3:14PM 2.24 | 3:55AM 2.68 | 4:26PM 2.41 | 4:54AM 2.89 | 5:18PM 2.61 | 5:39AM 3.08 | 5:58PM 2.78 | 6:18AM 3.22 | 6:34PM 2.91 | 6:52AM 3.29 | 7:07PM 2.99 | 7:23AM 3.30 | 7:38PM 3.02 | 7:53AM 3.24 | 8:08PM 3.01 | 8:22AM 3.12 | 8:38PM 2.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 0.61 | 5:55AM 0.85 | 6:22PM 0.84 | 7:28AM 1.01 | 7:53PM 0.95 | 9:07AM 0.98 | 9:21PM 0.88 | 10:21AM 0.80 | 10:27PM 0.70 | 11:14AM 0.60 | 11:17PM 0.49 | 11:56AM 0.41 | 11:58PM 0.31 | 12:32PM 0.27 | 12:34AM 0.18 | 1:04PM 0.18 | 1:08AM 0.11 | 1:34PM 0.15 | 1:40AM 0.12 | 2:03PM 0.17 | 2:11AM 0.19 | 2:31PM 0.25 | 2:42AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 9:56 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:41 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:33 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -8 | -12 | -11 | -9 | -11 | -4 | -8 | -7 | -10 | -8 | -6 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -3 | -3 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -6 | -7 | -8 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -9 | -8 | -6 | -6 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly stormy winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sun night, min 0°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, gales from the SE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, severe gales from the E 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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