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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 GMT
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is 7.6°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.3 °C max: 7.4 °C min: 5.7 °C)
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Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) sea temperature is 7.6°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.3 °C max: 7.4 °C min: 5.7 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grindavik Lighthouse ( Hopsnesta) over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
1
SE
1
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)12111114141491414141312988888881010101211121110911101211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5183862233624804027410722930726186130721921112910798126108316245192666329371281171156215225322307280399461
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
30
ENE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
35
NE
50
NE
35
NE
40
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
10
E
5
NNE
5
E
10
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
0
NW
10
E
10
NNW
15
N
10
NE
10
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcrosscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
2.98
8:44AM
2.72
9:07PM
2.83
9:18AM
2.53
9:48PM
2.64
10:04AM
2.32
10:46PM
2.45
11:17AM
2.12
12:20AM
2.34
1:14PM
2.07
2:05AM
2.44
2:52PM
2.26
3:20AM
2.71
3:54PM
2.57
4:14AM
3.00
4:42PM
2.89
5:00AM
3.27
5:25PM
3.17
5:42AM
3.44
6:06PM
3.39
6:23AM
3.51
6:45PM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21PM
0.36
2:44AM
0.53
2:51PM
0.52
3:19AM
0.73
3:27PM
0.71
4:05AM
0.94
4:16PM
0.92
5:14AM
1.12
5:34PM
1.09
7:03AM
1.15
7:26PM
1.08
8:42AM
0.93
8:55PM
0.85
9:45AM
0.60
9:56PM
0.53
10:33AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.21
11:16AM
-0.02
11:30PM
-0.05
11:55AM
-0.21
12:12AM
-0.21
12:34PM
-0.28
12:54AM
-0.25
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:52--6:50--6:46--6:43--6:39--6:35--6:31--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:18--
Sunset-8:12--8:15--8:17--8:21--8:23--8:27--8:30--8:32--8:36--8:38--8:42--8:45-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232121-2-1-1-2-1-2-3-2-1-1-10011011000011121122
Feels °C (?)-4-6-5-9-9-8-11-11-13-13-12-13-9-7-5-5-6-5-5-3-3-5-3-3-5-6-4-5-4-5-3-4-5-4-2-2

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Fri afternoon, min -3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Wed night, min -4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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