Hópsnes (Grindavík) surf forecast

Grindavík · Reykjanes · Iceland

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Point setup beside the Hópsnes lighthouse on Reykjanes, exposed to Atlantic groundswell with consistent winter waves. Remote with few surfers and extreme water temperatures.

Break
point break, lefts and rights; faces SSW
Level
advanced
Best swell
S, SSW
Best wind
E, ENE (offshore)
Best tide
high tide
Season
Sep-Apr
Typical size
1-3 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
Very cold water; Lava rocks; Volcanic activity nearby

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