Surf Forecasts:
Hafnarfjordur surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hafnarfjordur this week:
The surf forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hafnarfjordur in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
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47 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 84 | 172 | 119 | 71 | 49 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:21PM3.12m | 00:47AM3.29m | 1:31PM3.20m | 1:56AM3.33m | 2:38PM3.40m | 3:02AM3.47m | 3:39PM3.68m | 4:01AM3.66m | 4:33PM3.97m | 4:55AM3.85m | 5:22PM4.23m | 5:45AM3.99m | 6:09PM4.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM1.08m | 7:25AM0.88m | 7:58PM1.00m | 8:35AM0.72m | 9:08PM0.79m | 9:34AM0.50m | 10:07PM0.52m | 10:26AM0.28m | 10:58PM0.24m | 11:14AM0.09m | 11:46PM0.03m | 11:59AM-0.03m | 00:32AM-0.10m | ||||||||
3:10 | — | — | 3:08 | — | — | 3:05 | — | — | 3:04 | — | — | 3:02 | — | — | 3:01 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:45 | — | — | 11:46 | — | — | 11:49 | — | — | 11:51 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:53 | — | — | 11:55 | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
47 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 172 | 119 | 71 | 49 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | SW 8 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 1100 | 41 | 34 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 34 | 1100 | 33 | 34 | 33 |
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Information about the Hafnarfjordur Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hafnarfjordur provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hafnarfjordur can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hafnarfjordur 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 (Hafnarfjordur) 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 Hafnarfjordur 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.
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