Hafnarfjordur surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 GMT
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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
7.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
W
18
0.6
WSW
15
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
17
10
10
3
6
5
4
0
6
146
311
189
195
147
96
97
277
168
171
107
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
ESE
10
W
5
NNW
20
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
E
30
WNW
30
W
25
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
9:32PM4.08m
9:59AM3.47m
10:24PM3.81m
10:55AM3.23m
11:22PM3.54m
11:58AM3.05m
00:27AM3.32m
1:09PM2.99m
1:37AM3.20m
2:20PM3.06m
2:45AM3.19m
3:22PM3.23m
3:43AM3.26m
4:13PM3.44m
Low Tide
3:56AM0.42m
4:04PM0.60m
4:53AM0.68m
5:04PM0.85m
6:00AM0.88m
6:16PM1.04m
7:13AM0.97m
7:37PM1.09m
8:23AM0.94m
8:49PM1.01m
9:21AM0.82m
9:48PM0.85m
10:09AM0.68m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
3:57
3:54
3:50
3:47
3:45
3:42
3:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:51
10:53
10:57
11:00
11:02
11:06
11:09
11:13
1
1
1
3
7
3
1
4
6
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
12
10
10
10
10
8
9
10
8
8
8
7
7
8
7
7
7
7
9
8
8
7
6
7
5
6
4
4
4
2
5
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.6
WSW
15
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
Energy kJ
31
17
10
10
3
3
5
4
9
9
146
311
189
195
147
96
97
171
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
18
0.5
SW
10
Energy kJ
1
6
6
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.1
NW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SE
2
0.8
W
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
4
1
4
1
28
21
277
168
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
4
3
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
816
33
33
33
33
1132
34
1132
1135
1125
0
1125
34
0
1495
1303
1292
1337
1179
1179
1273
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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