Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.6° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 2,841 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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3
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0
0
0
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
1.7
SSE
6
4
ESE
9
2.1
SE
10
2.1
E
8
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
S
11
1
S
10
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
1.1
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
13
1
SSE
9
1.1
SE
10
0.6
S
11
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.8
W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
232
2841
800
567
740
606
190
106
127
112
109
131
69
60
176
220
85
32
19
48
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
35
ESE
40
ENE
40
NE
30
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
20
W
15
SSW
10
W
15
W
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
25
N
45
NNE
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
9:00PM2.65m
9:29AM2.65m
9:46PM2.42m
10:24AM2.46m
10:48PM2.17m
11:44AM2.31m
00:24AM2.00m
1:31PM2.30m
2:16AM2.05m
3:00PM2.49m
3:33AM2.26m
4:02PM2.74m
Low Tide
2:56PM0.37m
3:13AM0.37m
3:43PM0.60m
4:01AM0.59m
4:45PM0.83m
5:06AM0.81m
6:17PM1.00m
6:43AM0.92m
8:08PM0.94m
8:24AM0.81m
9:28PM0.71m
9:35AM0.57m
10:23PM0.44m
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8:37
8:35
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8:28
8:23
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 mm
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Temp °C
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7
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Feels °C
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-1
5
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8
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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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