Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 25 Jan 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
6.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 29th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SE
2.5
SE
2.5
ESE
3.5
SE
3.5
SE
2.5
SSW
3.5
SE
2.3
SE
3
SE
3.5
SE
3.5
SE
2.5
SE
4.5
ESE
3
SE
3.5
SE
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)10109121216121113141312111111171514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9101406129134434100344132581242281742623833197747552164254240602757181113581218987
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
55
E
40
ENE
40
NE
50
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
E
30
E
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
2.46
10:45AM
2.43
11:28PM
2.36
11:52AM
2.24
12:49AM
2.31
1:21PM
2.13
2:21AM
2.38
2:55PM
2.18
3:40AM
2.58
4:08PM
2.34
4:41AM
2.83
5:04PM
2.53
5:31AM
3.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:14PM
0.44
4:35AM
0.64
5:06PM
0.59
5:43AM
0.82
6:16PM
0.74
7:12AM
0.92
7:42PM
0.79
8:48AM
0.85
9:06PM
0.69
10:04AM
0.66
10:13PM
0.49
11:01AM
0.43
11:06PM
0.28
11:48AM
0.23
Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise--10:22--10:18--10:15--10:12--10:10--10:07--10:04
Sunset4:50--4:53--4:57--5:00--5:02--5:07--5:09--
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part cloud
light rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
-----2------2--------
Temp. °C434445534555775544445
Feels °C (?)-4-6-7-6-10-8-5-7-8-7-6-5-2-200-2-2-3-3-1
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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 12 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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