The Rock

The Rock

Austurland, Iceland
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Official Rating

User Rating

Difficulty 8

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Break frequency 6

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216 days a year

Barreling Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

3.0m - 3.5m Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

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general information

One for the serious adventurers here. A gnarly take off followed by an intense square barrel over a shallow lava rock-reef. Add that to water and air temperatures that generally require a 5/4 wetsuit and 5mm gloves and booties (even more mm in the middle of winter!), and this place takes skill, commitment and a touch of crazy. Head south of Hafnir and try a few rights until you get out it the point and hike it from there.

Wave length

<50m

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solo

Best months

September - November

Equipment

Short board, gun

Wave type

Barreling

Access

Standard Paddle, 4WD

Hazards

Reef/Rock, Very Isolated

5 Day Forecast

5 day forecast not available.

Air - Sea - Swell - Wind

  • Dry suit
  • Dry suit
  • 5/4 steamer
  • Dry suit

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0M / F6

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0M / F6

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0M / F5

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0M / F6

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