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Grotta surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grotta this week:
The surf forecast for Grotta over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grotta in the next 12 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grotta over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 24 | 457 | 1393 | 606 | 389 | 908 | 1405 | 1003 | 711 | 996 | 1155 | 730 | 594 | 426 | 260 | 176 | 99 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 91 | 66 | 17 | 12 | 24 | 58 | 257 | 400 | 304 | 1159 | 601 | 597 | 942 | 1825 | 1956 | 8719 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:52AM 2.96 | 12:37AM 2.92 | 12:59PM 2.79 | 1:59AM 2.88 | 2:23PM 2.73 | 3:28AM 3.01 | 3:50PM 2.83 | 4:34AM 3.25 | 4:52PM 3.04 | 5:19AM 3.54 | 5:36PM 3.29 | 5:56AM 3.82 | 6:13PM 3.54 | 6:31AM 4.07 | 6:48PM 3.76 | 7:05AM 4.26 | 7:24PM 3.93 | 7:40AM 4.36 | 8:00PM 4.03 | 8:17AM 4.36 | 8:39PM 4.05 | 8:57AM 4.24 | 9:22PM 3.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:04PM 1.50 | 6:55AM 1.72 | 7:13PM 1.65 | 8:25AM 1.78 | 8:41PM 1.68 | 9:54AM 1.65 | 10:02PM 1.53 | 10:54AM 1.41 | 10:57PM 1.29 | 11:36AM 1.13 | 11:39PM 1.01 | 12:14PM 0.85 | 12:16AM 0.74 | 12:49PM 0.58 | 12:52AM 0.50 | 1:24PM 0.36 | 1:28AM 0.32 | 1:59PM 0.22 | 2:05AM 0.24 | 2:37PM 0.18 | 2:45AM 0.28 | 3:17PM 0.25 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 10:38 | - | - | 10:36 | - | - | 10:33 | - | - | 10:30 | - | - | 10:26 | - | - | 10:25 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:18 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:12 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 12 | 4 | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -9 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -2 | -3 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -10 | -10 | -9 | -10 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -8 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -8 | -1 | 0 | -6 | -9 | -11 | -7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sat morning, min -5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Thu night, min -5°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 1°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, gales from the ESE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Grotta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Grotta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Grotta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grotta 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 (Grotta) 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 Grotta 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.
Grotta is 3 km (2 miles) from Reykjavik. If you plan a holiday in Reykjanes Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Reykjavik. Reykjavik has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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