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Hafnir surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 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
8.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hafnir surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SSW swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hafnir in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 1.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hafnir over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
50 | 58 | 60 | 252 | 396 | 388 | 415 | 218 | 160 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 336 | 429 | 273 | 104 | 260 | 302 | 623 | 503 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:40AM2.98m | 6:00PM3.33m | 6:16AM3.01m | 6:36PM3.38m | 6:52AM3.02m | 7:12PM3.38m | 7:27AM2.99m | 7:48PM3.34m | 8:04AM2.93m | 8:25PM3.26m | 8:41AM2.84m | 9:04PM3.15m | 9:22AM2.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41PM0.57m | 11:45AM0.50m | 00:16AM0.53m | 12:19PM0.48m | 00:52AM0.51m | 12:54PM0.48m | 1:27AM0.54m | 1:29PM0.51m | 2:03AM0.60m | 2:05PM0.57m | 2:40AM0.67m | 2:42PM0.65m | 3:19AM0.76m | 3:21PM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | 3:35 | — | — | 3:32 | — | — | 3:31 | — | — | 3:28 | — | — | 3:26 | — | — | 3:24 | — | — | 3:20 | — |
 | 11:19 | — | — | 11:22 | — | — | 11:24 | — | — | 11:28 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:32 | — | — | 11:36 | — | 11:37 |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 17 | 58 | 54 | 252 | 396 | 388 | 415 | 218 | 160 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 336 | 429 | 273 | 104 | 260 | 302 | 623 | 503 | 298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 50 | 12 | 60 | 27 | 63 | 104 | 3 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 76 | 89 | 61 | 61 | 46 | 44 | 176 | 36 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | S 13 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | S 14 | S 17 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 48 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 3 | 51 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 42 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 108 | 29 | 55 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 846 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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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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