Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

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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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 5th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)1010109111010999991411101096998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2553413021531851557886861066952781651683378488663445416
Wind
(km/h)
0
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
SSW
10
N
10
N
10
W
10
NW
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
35
SSE
25
SE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM
2.37
9:44AM
2.39
9:52PM
2.16
10:30AM
2.21
10:40PM
1.96
11:42AM
2.06
12:09AM
1.82
1:36PM
2.04
2:14AM
1.85
3:05PM
2.20
3:29AM
2.04
3:58PM
2.43
4:16AM
2.27
4:37PM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:27AM
0.67
3:54PM
0.89
4:04AM
0.87
4:44PM
1.12
4:58AM
1.05
6:11PM
1.28
6:33AM
1.16
8:14PM
1.24
8:22AM
1.08
9:30PM
1.03
9:30AM
0.86
10:15PM
0.77
10:16AM
0.59
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
Sunrise-6:01--6:03--6:07--6:09--6:11--6:15--6:18-
Sunset--8:49--8:45--8:42--8:37--8:35--8:30--8:28
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3--------2----27441--
Temp. °C121415131516131312121415131211108981012
Feels °C (?)111313101213910111013131197213248
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn (calm at Selfoss 34 km from Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn). 1.2m 10s swell from the SW with a 0.5m 6s windswell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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