Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.9°C
0.7° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, S swell with 18,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 13s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 24th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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2
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0
0
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9
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
S
11
5.5
SSW
13
6
SW
14
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
11
3.5
SW
11
3
SW
11
4
SE
10
6
SSE
13
5.5
S
15
5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4181
11538
13509
4055
3095
3192
1933
3023
11690
12935
6863
4931
1593
871
701
520
347
251
125
Wind (km/h)
40
S
35
WSW
45
SW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
35
E
60
ESE
40
E
10
WSW
40
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
15
NNE
20
NW
0
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:04AM1.95m
3:30PM2.31m
3:51AM2.17m
4:10PM2.52m
4:27AM2.40m
4:43PM2.71m
4:59AM2.62m
5:14PM2.88m
5:31AM2.81m
5:45PM3.00m
6:02AM2.97m
6:16PM3.06m
Low Tide
9:04PM1.10m
9:03AM0.97m
9:50PM0.86m
9:50AM0.73m
10:24PM0.61m
10:27AM0.50m
10:54PM0.38m
11:01AM0.29m
11:24PM0.17m
11:34AM0.12m
11:54PM0.02m
12:08PM0.02m
00:25AM-0.06m
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7:05
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7:28
7:23
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7:14
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 mm
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2
2
4
2
15
8
12
5
2
3
4
1
2
1
Temp °C
10
10
9
8
9
9
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10
9
8
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Feels °C
1
2
-1
0
0
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-2
2
8
1
0
3
3
0
1
1
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2
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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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