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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 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
7.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Dec 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 9PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 11th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 11th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 11th Dec)25ft (7.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, severe gales from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.9
S
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
3
SE
3
SW
4
SW
6
SW
5
SSE
4.5
S
3
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2
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2.5
SE
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
S
4
SSW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)1012121213918161312131211910121213121614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50152898860394714995250811012240648867142770104212282958439232021846252776557342
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
40
NE
45
NE
55
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
60
ENE
65
SE
60
SE
55
SE
55
ESE
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SSW
15
SSW
35
NE
55
SE
35
WSW
20
W
15
SW
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
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cross-shore
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cross-
on
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on
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on
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off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
2.43
9:42AM
2.75
10:07PM
2.27
10:38AM
2.53
11:10PM
2.15
11:39AM
2.34
12:21AM
2.10
12:46PM
2.21
1:32AM
2.13
1:52PM
2.16
2:35AM
2.23
2:51PM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
0.41
3:14AM
0.42
4:05PM
0.58
4:09AM
0.62
5:03PM
0.72
5:13AM
0.79
6:06PM
0.80
6:25AM
0.91
7:11PM
0.83
7:40AM
0.94
8:11PM
0.81
8:46AM
0.90
9:02PM
0.75
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise10:56--10:59--11:00--11:03--11:04--11:06--11:07--
Sunset-3:37--3:36--3:34--3:33--3:33--3:32--3:32-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C655445656667657555435
Feels °C (?)-2-5-6-7-6-5-10-9-8-6-6-32-3-5-4-2-11-2-1
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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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