Garður
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Real easy wave, but very tide sensitive. High tide only, two hours before and two after is the window.
Location
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On route 41 from Reykavik towards airport. At roundabout, follow the sign to Garður. Once in Garður, follow road until you reach the light house. You surf in the shadow of the light house. Near town of Keflavik.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - Don't know |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Grindavik Antenas
10.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Sandvik
18.94 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |