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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grotta in the next 12 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grotta over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 458 | 234 | 125 | 98 | 32 | 40 | 24 | 57 | 55 | 63 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 111 | 82 | 61 | 28 | 26 | 68 | 60 | 55 | 48 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 83 | 66 | 35 | 23 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35AM 3.60 | 7:53PM 3.82 | 8:09AM 3.48 | 8:29PM 3.71 | 8:50AM 3.31 | 9:13PM 3.55 | 9:42AM 3.12 | 10:11PM 3.37 | 10:47AM 2.95 | 11:21PM 3.22 | 12:01PM 2.86 | 12:39AM 3.18 | 1:22PM 2.91 | 1:57AM 3.27 | 2:38PM 3.13 | 3:03AM 3.47 | 3:38PM 3.43 | 3:57AM 3.69 | 4:26PM 3.75 | 4:44AM 3.88 | 5:10PM 4.03 | 5:29AM 4.01 | 5:52PM 4.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:37AM 0.56 | 1:41PM 0.58 | 2:11AM 0.67 | 2:13PM 0.71 | 2:51AM 0.84 | 2:52PM 0.89 | 3:40AM 1.03 | 3:40PM 1.09 | 4:42AM 1.20 | 4:44PM 1.29 | 5:54AM 1.29 | 6:04PM 1.40 | 7:14AM 1.24 | 7:33PM 1.34 | 8:29AM 1.03 | 8:52PM 1.10 | 9:29AM 0.74 | 9:52PM 0.78 | 10:18AM 0.46 | 10:41PM 0.47 | 11:02AM 0.22 | 11:26PM 0.23 | 11:43AM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:06 | - | - | 10:09 | - | - | 10:13 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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