Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 63° 49.826' N |
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Drive into Grindavik from main east west highway 41 from airport or Reykjavik. Once in town continue past gas station until you reach the church on Vesturbraut. Make a right on vesturbraut continue to dirt road. Make a left a look out to the point across the cove. Antenas are visible behind you. DistanceIn the city WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Grindavik
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day length
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Rocks
Mid to High tide spots. Best on west swell with north west winds. Artic Malibu
Atmosphere
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