Surf spot

Grótta

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Country: Iceland
Coordinates: 64.1643, -22.0243

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Wave energy (kJ)	231	198	169	139	106	82	62	50	39	34	29	22	19	14	14	14	17	19	23	26	26	28	25	21	21	14	14	17	13	20	12	14	13	11	10	9	14	25	47	74	97	54	34	24	19	12	40	43	57	81	72	59	49	40	32	29
Wind speed (km/h)	7.9	10.3	19.2	17.9	17.7	14.5	7.3	4.7	9.7	20.3	28	35.6	41.1	42.9	33.2	16.4	15.3	7.7	4	4.5	6.3	11	12.8	11.9	13.3	13.3	12.7	10.1	11.5	5	10.6	18.3	32.7	31.9	38.1	39.9	34.9	19.1	38.2	29.7	23.4	23.6	23.8	26.4	21.6	17.3	11.5	6.6	8.6	10.5	12.6	16.4	16.8	21	21.4	14.8
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Grótta is a small, exposed surf spot on the western tip of Reykjavík, Iceland, near the Grótta lighthouse. It’s not a classic tropical-style surf destination, but in the right conditions it can produce fun, windswept North Atlantic waves with a distinctly raw, cold-water atmosphere.

Quick description: - Location: Seltjarnarnes / west Reykjavík, Iceland - Exposure: Very exposed to Atlantic swell and weather - Wave type: Mostly a beach/rock reef setup with shifting, weather-dependent peaks - Best on: Small to moderate swell with favorable wind and enough tide for safety and shape - Water temperature: Very cold year-round; full winter gear is essential - Vibe: Rugged, scenic, and often stormy, with the lighthouse and black-sand coastline adding to the dramatic setting

What to expect: - Conditions can change quickly due to Iceland’s fast-moving weather systems. - The spot is highly dependent on wind direction and swell angle. - It’s best suited to experienced cold-water surfers who are comfortable with powerful currents, low temperatures, and rocky terrain.

Notes: - Because of the cold and exposed nature, proper surf gear is critical: hood, boots, gloves, and a thick wetsuit or drysuit. - Check local forecasts and tide charts carefully before heading out.