
Surf Forecasts:
Hafnarfjordur surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 93 | 130 | 99 | 113 | 184 | 192 | 980 | 1399 | 784 | 260 | 125 | 54 | 17 | 29 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30PM3.76m | 4:01AM3.48m | 4:25PM3.94m | 4:52AM3.65m | 5:14PM4.09m | 5:38AM3.80m | 5:58PM4.16m | 6:20AM3.90m | 6:39PM4.15m | 7:00AM3.95m | 7:19PM4.06m | 7:39AM3.94m | 7:58PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:23AM0.66m | 10:05PM0.48m | 10:18AM0.44m | 10:54PM0.27m | 11:06AM0.25m | 11:38PM0.11m | 11:50AM0.11m | 00:19AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.05m | 00:58AM0.03m | 1:13PM0.08m | 1:35AM0.10m | 1:52PM0.18m | 2:11AM0.25m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
21 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 93 | 130 | 99 | 113 | 184 | 192 | 980 | 24 | 784 | 260 | 125 | 54 | 17 | 29 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 7 | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 9 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | NW 15 | — | WNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 188 | 9 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — |
17 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1399 | — | 13 | 4 | — | 3 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1303 | 766 | 34 | 34 | 1398 | 1303 | 1100 | 1255 | 1125 | 0 | 315 | 1132 | 315 | 1481 | 39 | 0 | 1142 | 1125 | 33 | 816 | 315 |
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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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