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Hafnarfjordur surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hafnarfjordur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hafnarfjordur sea temperature is
3.0° C
(Which is 3.3°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (Apr 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 86 | 24 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 165 | 171 | 1186 | 3448 | 6069 | 5387 | 2318 | 1336 | 718 | 431 | 180 | 101 | 103 | 80 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:04AM 3.53 | 9:24PM 3.72 | 9:44AM 3.36 | 10:08PM 3.57 | 10:30AM 3.19 | 10:57PM 3.40 | 11:23AM 3.04 | 11:56PM 3.28 | 12:27PM 2.96 | 1:01AM 3.23 | 1:36PM 2.98 | 2:09AM 3.29 | 2:43PM 3.12 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:09PM 0.62 | 3:40AM 0.74 | 3:48PM 0.81 | 4:25AM 0.95 | 4:33PM 0.99 | 5:19AM 1.12 | 5:31PM 1.14 | 6:29AM 1.21 | 6:47PM 1.20 | 7:47AM 1.16 | 8:05PM 1.13 | 8:54AM 0.97 | 9:11PM 0.93 | ||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Feels °C (?) | -10 | -12 | -7 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -2 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -4 | -2 | -5 | -8 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -4 |
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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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