Surf Forecasts:
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSW swell.
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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 12 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
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225 | 207 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 8 | 35 | 422 | 980 | 778 | 641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:43PM3.21m | 8:04AM2.69m | 8:32PM3.10m | 8:54AM2.57m | 9:23PM2.93m | 9:47AM2.45m | 10:15PM2.72m | 10:43AM2.33m | 11:09PM2.51m | 11:44AM2.24m | 00:08AM2.32m | 12:50PM2.21m | 1:11AM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.05m | 2:03AM0.15m | 2:07PM0.12m | 2:53AM0.25m | 2:57PM0.25m | 3:43AM0.38m | 3:50PM0.42m | 4:36AM0.52m | 4:46PM0.60m | 5:31AM0.64m | 5:49PM0.76m | 6:30AM0.73m | 6:59PM0.88m | ||||||||
3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:52 | — | — | 11:53 | — | — | 11:53 | — | — | 11:53 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
225 | 207 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 373 | 980 | 778 | 641 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 12 | N 4 | S 11 | S 3 | SSW 7 | S 11 | W 8 | SW 11 | WNW 4 | S 6 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
58 | 38 | 15 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | W 12 | S 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
32 | 20 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 | S 7 | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 4 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 25 | 35 | 44 | — | 2 | 35 | 422 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 780 | 66 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 780 | 780 | 51 | 1094 | 1266 | 1094 | 1134 | 1134 | 732 | 314 | 732 | 732 | 39 | 39 |
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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.










