Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 22 Feb 2026 GMT
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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
6.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The surf forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 25th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 27th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 23rd Feb)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 6mm) on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Mon night, min -3°C on Tue night). Mainly gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm) on Thu morning. Becoming colder with heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu morning, min -6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
6
0
0
0
1
0
1
5
0
0
0
2
3
8
8
6
3
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
S
0.8
S
3
W
3.5
W
3
SSW
2.4
S
3
SSE
3
SSE
3.5
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
3
SW
3
WSW
1.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)161615131211109121310891112121413121114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6872109086576389016995881251430310329481241117712912691721764243110251911003691270
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
15
N
65
NW
50
WNW
20
WSW
50
S
45
SSE
35
ESE
35
NW
45
W
25
W
30
W
15
WSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
2.78
9:29AM
2.65
9:58PM
2.62
10:17AM
2.38
10:58PM
2.42
11:25AM
2.12
12:26AM
2.28
1:12PM
1.98
2:17AM
2.32
3:00PM
2.07
3:39AM
2.53
4:09PM
2.29
4:36AM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:01PM
0.18
3:22AM
0.36
3:42PM
0.38
4:12AM
0.62
4:33PM
0.63
5:20AM
0.87
5:44PM
0.85
7:03AM
1.02
7:29PM
0.93
8:52AM
0.92
9:05PM
0.79
10:05AM
0.68
10:10PM
0.54
10:55AM
0.43
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--8:53--8:51--8:47--8:44--8:41--8:37--8:33
Sunset6:21--6:23--6:27--6:30--6:32--6:36--6:38--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C3124540-2-13340-4-5-4-3-4-3-2-2
Feels °C (?)-4-6-7-3-2-1-15-15-10-8-8-7-9-17-12-13-8-8-7-9-9
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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 12 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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