Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.1°C
0.6° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 6,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with SW 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 (Oct 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, gales from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, gales from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
3
0
0
0
4
4
3
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
10
2.2
SW
10
2.4
SW
11
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
2.2
SE
6
3
SE
8
2.1
SW
11
2.4
SSW
11
3
SW
11
3.5
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
3
SSE
7
4
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1714
1065
1020
1466
1102
778
404
340
1271
1054
1301
2208
2993
878
730
538
272
796
2932
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
E
10
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
20
ESE
50
ESE
60
SE
5
SE
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
E
20
SE
30
SE
50
SE
75
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:15AM2.07m
2:48PM2.50m
3:22AM2.30m
3:44PM2.69m
4:11AM2.55m
4:29PM2.85m
4:51AM2.76m
5:07PM2.95m
5:26AM2.92m
5:41PM2.98m
6:00AM3.02m
6:14PM2.96m
Low Tide
8:17AM0.79m
9:14PM0.63m
9:23AM0.56m
10:03PM0.40m
10:13AM0.34m
10:42PM0.20m
10:55AM0.16m
11:17PM0.07m
11:32AM0.06m
11:49PM0.02m
12:07PM0.04m
00:20AM0.02m
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 mm
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16
Temp °C
4
5
7
7
7
7
7
8
9
8
8
8
7
6
7
8
9
9
10
Feels °C
-1
1
3
3
2
2
2
-5
-3
5
4
2
3
3
5
2
3
-1
-4
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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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