Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
9.3°C
0.4° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 20,105 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Thu night, min 1°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

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19
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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SW
14
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14
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4
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12
3
WSW
12
3
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11
2.5
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2.2
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11
1.6
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1.7
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2.2
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12
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2.5
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11
2.4
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2.3
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1.6
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24046
17959
14042
8342
4427
2781
2098
1799
1131
490
623
1404
2386
1714
1915
998
459
300
134
Wind (km/h)
55
SW
50
SW
35
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5
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10
S
15
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10
N
10
ENE
10
NE
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NNE
20
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10
WSW
5
E
10
SSE
10
NE
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High Tide
10:46PM1.84m
11:53AM2.05m
00:41AM1.80m
1:31PM2.09m
2:12AM1.94m
2:36PM2.23m
3:07AM2.15m
3:22PM2.42m
3:47AM2.40m
4:00PM2.61m
4:23AM2.64m
4:36PM2.78m
Low Tide
4:58AM1.12m
6:34PM1.21m
6:46AM1.14m
8:05PM1.06m
8:12AM1.00m
8:58PM0.84m
9:07AM0.79m
9:38PM0.59m
9:49AM0.56m
10:12PM0.36m
10:27AM0.35m
10:46PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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6
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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