
Surf Forecasts:
Hafnarfjordur surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hafnarfjordur this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hafnarfjordur in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnarfjordur over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, near gales from the ESE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 12 | NNE 3 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | NW 17 | NW 17 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 46 | 77 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:04AM3.93m | 6:22PM4.09m | 6:44AM4.06m | 7:03PM4.11m | 7:25AM4.13m | 7:44PM4.05m | 8:07AM4.12m | 8:28PM3.92m | 8:52AM4.03m | 9:15PM3.73m | 9:41AM3.88m | 10:07PM3.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.12m | 12:19PM0.12m | 00:40AM0.01m | 12:59PM0.05m | 1:18AM-0.01m | 1:39PM0.07m | 1:57AM0.06m | 2:21PM0.16m | 2:38AM0.21m | 3:07PM0.33m | 3:23AM0.41m | 3:59PM0.54m | |||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 15 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NW 5 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | SW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | SSW 16 | NNW 6 | NW 17 | WNW 17 |
19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 77 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 16 | SW 11 | NW 15 | NW 13 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | NW 17 | NNW 7 | WSW 12 |
36 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 46 | 5 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 13 | NW 5 | SSW 14 | — | NW 7 |
— | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 20 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNE 2 | NE 2 | N 4 | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | E 3 | NNE 4 | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 |
51 | 32 | 23 | 25 | — | 20 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | — | 13 | 151 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1142 | 1320 | 1132 | 1142 | 1303 | 1100 | 1100 | 1132 | 1132 | 41 | 315 | 1369 | 1256 | 1031 | 1088 | 1100 | 1088 | 1097 | 766 |
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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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