Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.8° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SW swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
1.1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.9
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.2
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
360
341
459
360
247
182
100
65
46
149
84
27
10
30
10
10
11
9
10
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
5
WNW
5
N
15
NE
10
SSE
5
E
25
NE
10
SW
15
SSE
10
NE
15
W
20
N
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNW
20
NNW
35
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:25PM2.28m
3:45AM2.07m
4:19PM2.43m
4:35AM2.21m
5:02PM2.59m
5:16AM2.35m
5:40PM2.74m
5:52AM2.47m
6:14PM2.85m
6:25AM2.57m
6:46PM2.93m
6:57AM2.64m
7:17PM2.96m
Low Tide
9:48PM1.00m
9:49AM0.85m
10:38PM0.86m
10:37AM0.70m
11:18PM0.71m
11:17AM0.54m
11:53PM0.56m
11:53AM0.39m
00:26AM0.43m
12:27PM0.28m
00:57AM0.32m
12:59PM0.20m
1:28AM0.26m
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4:13
4:16
4:20
4:24
4:26
4:30
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10:49
10:45
10:43
10:39
10:37
10:34
10:30
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Temp °C
15
13
12
14
14
14
14
13
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12
11
11
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12
9
Feels °C
11
10
8
11
11
9
11
11
9
9
7
9
8
6
9
10
7
4
5
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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