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Grotta surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 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 Sunday (Dec 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grotta in the next 12 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 25th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grotta over the next 12 days.
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| 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) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 1358 | 2480 | 2354 | 836 | 399 | 2568 | 6308 | 7044 | 4493 | 3728 | 8927 | 11076 | 7969 | 5252 | 4014 | 4647 | 5748 | 4429 | 2149 | 1036 | 598 | 130 | 74 | 42 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 63 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | on | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:57PM 3.06 | 11:17AM 3.25 | 11:54PM 2.95 | 12:15PM 3.07 | 1:00AM 2.91 | 1:18PM 2.97 | 2:08AM 2.95 | 2:22PM 2.94 | 3:11AM 3.07 | 3:22PM 2.99 | 4:05AM 3.23 | 4:16PM 3.09 | 4:51AM 3.42 | 5:04PM 3.21 | 5:31AM 3.61 | 5:45PM 3.35 | 6:09AM 3.79 | 6:24PM 3.47 | 6:45AM 3.94 | 7:02PM 3.58 | 7:21AM 4.07 | 7:40PM 3.66 | 7:58AM 4.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:57AM 1.33 | 5:39PM 1.34 | 5:58AM 1.50 | 6:37PM 1.43 | 7:09AM 1.59 | 7:40PM 1.47 | 8:22AM 1.58 | 8:42PM 1.44 | 9:27AM 1.49 | 9:38PM 1.36 | 10:20AM 1.36 | 10:27PM 1.25 | 11:06AM 1.21 | 11:10PM 1.11 | 11:46AM 1.05 | 11:49PM 0.97 | 12:25PM 0.90 | 12:27AM 0.83 | 1:02PM 0.77 | 1:04AM 0.70 | 1:40PM 0.64 | 1:41AM 0.61 | 2:19PM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:22 | - | - | 11:21 | - | - | 11:21 | - | - | 11:19 | - | - | 11:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:40 | - | - | 3:40 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:44 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | -2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -6 | -6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -9 | -6 | -10 | -3 | -9 | -5 | -5 | -8 | -15 | -18 | -13 | -11 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -13 | -13 | -10 | -6 | -8 | -11 | -14 | -17 | -17 | -16 | -16 | -18 | -14 | -13 | -11 | -11 | -9 | -11 | -12 | -12 |
Short Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 14mm) heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Mon morning, min -4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, severe gales from the SE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue night. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Fri night, min -6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, near gales from the N by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Tue night, min -6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Thu 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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