Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.0° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 3,405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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7
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
10
1.3
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10
1.4
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
9
1.7
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1.6
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8
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7
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11
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1.7
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9
1.4
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9
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
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378
533
525
615
381
321
255
164
194
1034
1891
2514
3405
1642
871
450
293
275
196
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
SSE
25
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
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10
W
10
WSW
5
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10
SSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:17AM2.63m
9:38PM2.76m
10:02AM2.50m
10:21PM2.51m
10:50AM2.36m
11:08PM2.27m
11:47AM2.24m
00:05AM2.08m
12:57PM2.17m
1:19AM1.97m
2:15PM2.18m
2:39AM1.97m
3:25PM2.28m
Low Tide
3:21PM0.30m
3:53AM0.40m
4:07PM0.53m
4:36AM0.58m
4:58PM0.76m
5:23AM0.76m
5:59PM0.97m
6:22AM0.91m
7:17PM1.09m
7:34AM0.99m
8:41PM1.10m
8:48AM0.96m
9:48PM1.00m
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11:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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