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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 pm Wednesday 12 Mar 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 Thursday (Mar 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 13th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 18th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 79 | 60 | 59 | 90 | 45 | 78 | 125 | 619 | 542 | 653 | 2681 | 6839 | 5177 | 5532 | 4097 | 6178 | 2463 | 1178 | 1499 | 2651 | 1001 | 969 | 1672 | 3276 | 14075 | 6168 | 2837 | 1044 | 924 | 665 | 261 | 639 | 1672 | 13789 | 14834 | 13350 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:57AM 3.12 | 6:13PM 2.95 | 6:27AM 3.20 | 6:41PM 3.06 | 6:55AM 3.21 | 7:09PM 3.13 | 7:23AM 3.17 | 7:37PM 3.14 | 7:50AM 3.08 | 8:05PM 3.09 | 8:17AM 2.93 | 8:33PM 2.98 | 8:44AM 2.75 | 9:03PM 2.83 | 9:13AM 2.55 | 9:37PM 2.64 | 9:46AM 2.34 | 10:21PM 2.43 | 10:35AM 2.12 | 11:32PM 2.24 | 12:09PM 1.96 | 1:27AM 2.21 | 2:18PM 2.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:42PM 0.33 | 12:08PM 0.26 | 12:14AM 0.19 | 12:36PM 0.15 | 12:45AM 0.12 | 1:03PM 0.11 | 1:14AM 0.11 | 1:29PM 0.13 | 1:43AM 0.17 | 1:55PM 0.21 | 2:12AM 0.30 | 2:22PM 0.34 | 2:42AM 0.48 | 2:49PM 0.51 | 3:13AM 0.70 | 3:19PM 0.71 | 3:49AM 0.94 | 3:55PM 0.92 | 4:38AM 1.17 | 4:49PM 1.13 | 6:06AM 1.33 | 6:30PM 1.25 | 8:12AM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -5 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -7 | -8 | -2 | -8 | -9 | -11 | -12 | -11 | -3 | 0 | -1 | -8 | -14 | -14 | -7 | -4 | -5 | -7 | -14 | -17 | -12 | -9 | -4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Mainly severe gales. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed night, min -4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the E on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm) heaviest on Sat night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sat night, min -2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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