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Hafnir surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hafnir surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hafnir sea temperature is
5.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hafnir this week:
The surf forecast for Hafnir over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hafnir in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnir over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri night, gales from the SE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 167 | 192 | 174 | 788 | 422 | 345 | 223 | 158 | 153 | 83 | 205 | 1514 | 5251 | 2766 | 1109 | 3842 | 1342 | 643 | 352 | 171 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:50AM 3.24 | 5:14PM 3.27 | 5:27AM 3.45 | 5:50PM 3.54 | 6:05AM 3.61 | 6:27PM 3.74 | 6:43AM 3.67 | 7:05PM 3.85 | 7:23AM 3.62 | 7:45PM 3.84 | 8:05AM 3.48 | 8:28PM 3.72 | 8:50AM 3.24 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:43PM 0.55 | 11:06AM 0.29 | 11:21PM 0.27 | 11:40AM 0.04 | 11:59PM 0.05 | 12:16PM -0.12 | 12:37AM -0.08 | 12:52PM -0.17 | 1:18AM -0.11 | 1:31PM -0.12 | 2:00AM -0.02 | 2:11PM 0.03 | 2:45AM 0.18 | 2:55PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 11 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
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Information about the Hafnir Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hafnir provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hafnir can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hafnir 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 (Hafnir) 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 Hafnir 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.
Hafnir is 16 km (10 miles) from Grindavik. If you plan a holiday in Reykjanes Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grindavik. Grindavik has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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