
Surf Forecasts:
Hafnarfjordur surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WSW 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 (Jul 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 166 | 1009 | 586 | 232 | 86 | 91 | 65 | 62 | 43 | 173 | 145 | 117 | 58 | 38 | 105 | 83 | 81 | 120 | 121 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:59AM3.97m | 7:20PM4.43m | 7:43AM3.89m | 8:04PM4.30m | 8:27AM3.75m | 8:48PM4.07m | 9:12AM3.58m | 9:34PM3.79m | 10:01AM3.41m | 10:23PM3.49m | 10:53AM3.25m | 11:17PM3.22m | 11:53AM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:59AM-0.09m | 1:07PM-0.03m | 1:42AM-0.03m | 1:50PM0.06m | 2:26AM0.11m | 2:34PM0.23m | 3:09AM0.31m | 3:20PM0.46m | 3:55AM0.54m | 4:11PM0.72m | 4:46AM0.78m | 5:10PM0.97m | 5:45AM0.97m | ||||||||
— | 3:41 | — | — | 3:44 | — | — | 3:46 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:59 | — | |
11:27 | — | — | 11:23 | — | — | 11:21 | — | — | 11:17 | — | — | 11:15 | — | — | 11:13 | — | — | 11:09 | — | 11:07 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 |
67 | 166 | — | — | 232 | 86 | 91 | 65 | 62 | 43 | 173 | 145 | 117 | 58 | 38 | 105 | 83 | 81 | 120 | 121 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 8 | — | — | S 15 | WSW 9 | — | WNW 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 33 | — | — | 4 | 17 | — | 3 | — | 14 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSW 5 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | 61 | 1009 | 586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 766 | 766 | 816 | 39 | 1030 | 315 | 39 | 315 | 1438 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 34 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 39 |
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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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