Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.0°C
0.3° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,720 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 5th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 5th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 4th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, gales from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
3
4
3
0
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
10
1.5
SW
9
3
SSW
8
5
SW
11
5
WSW
11
2.5
SW
10
2
SW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.7
SSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
10
2.3
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
2.2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
1.7
SE
5
3.5
SE
8
2.5
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
382
1299
5996
5640
1561
727
288
741
1514
825
1474
1492
1313
1010
508
159
1285
1076
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
40
SE
40
S
55
WSW
45
W
20
WNW
20
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
5
NW
5
NW
10
ESE
40
ESE
65
ESE
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:33PM2.33m
10:13AM2.50m
10:44PM2.08m
11:41AM2.33m
00:32AM1.96m
1:27PM2.34m
2:15AM2.07m
2:48PM2.50m
3:22AM2.30m
3:44PM2.69m
4:11AM2.55m
4:29PM2.85m
Low Tide
3:44AM0.63m
4:42PM0.85m
4:57AM0.85m
6:22PM0.97m
6:41AM0.93m
8:05PM0.86m
8:17AM0.79m
9:14PM0.63m
9:23AM0.56m
10:03PM0.40m
10:13AM0.34m
10:42PM0.20m
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 mm
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13
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7
2
Temp °C
9
10
10
9
8
8
7
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
7
6
6
7
8
Feels °C
5
2
2
3
-2
3
3
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
4
3
-3
-7
-5
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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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