Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 GMT
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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
6.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The surf forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 13th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 18th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
3
SSE
2.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.7
WSW
0.9
S
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)111212111110991010814131012128118109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92372266643737122697846535182934241618134752136129735715867
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
15
N
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
45
NE
20
E
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SW
30
NW
25
NW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:53PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.14
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:03--6:00--5:56--5:52--5:48--
Sunset-8:44--8:46--8:50--8:52--8:55--8:59--9:01-
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232464676686576665565
Feels °C (?)-6-5-6-100133131-502222-3-11
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Information about the Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn 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 (Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn) 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 Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn 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.

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn is 37 km (23 miles) from Hafnarfjordur. If you plan a holiday in Reykjanes Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hafnarfjordur. Hafnarfjordur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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