Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 12 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
6.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 19th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SSW
1.5
SE
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
W
1
SSW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)111091010981291211121111101010991010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)287244678060391816034249148671343938223323011778104198446
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ESE
40
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
10
ENE
25
SSE
20
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
E
15
NNE
25
NE
20
E
15
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:03--6:00--5:56--5:52--5:48--5:46--5:41
Sunset8:46--8:50--8:52--8:55--8:59--9:01--9:05--
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-4621-16-3122----25-112
Temp. °C5436567677777691088974
Feels °C (?)00-21-1110214222686242-3
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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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