Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 Apr 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
7.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, moderate winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
12
2
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
S
9
1.6
SSW
7
1.9
S
7
3.5
SSW
10
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SSW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
374
260
531
1134
1160
942
607
399
275
247
351
2047
4137
3388
2280
2243
1736
1134
903
689
341
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNW
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
30
SE
20
E
25
SE
40
SE
45
SSW
30
S
40
SSE
45
S
40
S
35
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
SW
35
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:27AM2.03m
00:17AM2.37m
1:06PM2.01m
1:46AM2.37m
2:29PM2.14m
2:55AM2.46m
3:28PM2.33m
3:46AM2.56m
4:12PM2.52m
4:27AM2.64m
4:49PM2.69m
5:02AM2.70m
5:22PM2.82m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.86m
6:56AM0.89m
7:10PM0.88m
8:19AM0.78m
8:31PM0.77m
9:17AM0.62m
9:30PM0.61m
10:01AM0.46m
10:16PM0.46m
10:37AM0.34m
10:55PM0.35m
11:09AM0.25m
11:30PM0.29m
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
clear
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5:24
5:22
5:18
5:15
5:11
5:07
5:05
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9:22
9:25
9:30
9:32
9:36
9:38
9:42
17
5
4
4
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
6
9
7
5
6
6
8
8
8
9
8
9
8
7
7
6
7
6
7
6
5
2
7
2
-4
-2
-1
3
2
1
0
2
1
-1
-2
-1
-3
-2
-2
1
-1
-2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
12
0.4
S
15
0.3
WSW
8
1.7
SSE
10
0.4
S
14
0.1
S
12
1.6
SSW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SSW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
374
260
531
67
13
607
66
3
247
42
174
4137
3388
2280
2243
1736
1134
903
689
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
1.9
WSW
11
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
Energy kJ
26
22
15
8
1
5
3
3
885
1164
891
573
293
230
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
1.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
6
6
6
5
3
4
4
165
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
6
0.9
ESE
4
2.1
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
12
2
SSE
11
1.3
ESE
5
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
S
9
1.9
S
7
3.5
SSW
10
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
21
21
1134
1160
942
85
399
275
351
2047
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
990
314
314
314
314
732
314
314
314
990
314
998
990
990
990
732
732
732
780
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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).

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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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