Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.3° 

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S 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 (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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1
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3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
9
0.7
NNE
4
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.3
SW
8
0.6
SE
5
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
12
13
10
13
11
13
9
19
449
612
474
325
522
334
101
33
31
22
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
5
E
5
E
10
SSE
15
SE
15
E
15
SE
25
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:09AM2.13m
3:00PM2.50m
3:32AM2.28m
4:08PM2.75m
4:34AM2.48m
5:01PM2.99m
5:24AM2.67m
5:48PM3.17m
6:08AM2.82m
6:30PM3.26m
6:48AM2.91m
7:09PM3.25m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.75m
9:27PM0.73m
9:38AM0.56m
10:30PM0.49m
10:37AM0.33m
11:21PM0.26m
11:26AM0.11m
00:05AM0.08m
12:10PM-0.04m
00:45AM-0.03m
12:52PM-0.10m
1:23AM-0.05m
clear
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4:58
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10:04
10:00
9:58
9:53
9:51
9:47
9:44
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5
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2
Temp °C
12
11
14
12
11
11
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13
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11
Feels °C
8
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12
12
9
9
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9
8
9
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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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