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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 15 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
6.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s 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 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 19th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sat night, min -2°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, gales from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sun morning, calm by Sun night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
9
8
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4
SW
2.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
2.5
SSE
3
SSW
3
SSW
4.5
SW
5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)16151412121211107101016161514131212111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10679692924509715221401191455651524218398081170975624981328423791852911610309
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
60
SE
60
SE
10
SSE
10
W
10
ENE
20
E
30
ESE
35
SSE
35
SE
25
ENE
25
NE
40
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:04PM
2.12
4:36AM
2.49
4:50PM
2.27
5:16AM
2.66
5:29PM
2.40
5:53AM
2.80
6:05PM
2.52
6:27AM
2.92
6:38PM
2.61
6:59AM
2.99
7:11PM
2.67
7:31AM
3.01
7:45PM
2.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07AM
0.96
10:08PM
0.79
10:52AM
0.81
10:52PM
0.64
11:31AM
0.65
11:30PM
0.48
12:06PM
0.51
12:06AM
0.33
12:39PM
0.38
12:40AM
0.22
1:12PM
0.29
1:13AM
0.16
1:44PM
0.22
1:47AM
0.15
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise10:49--10:47--10:45--10:42--10:40--10:37--10:34--
Sunset-4:19--4:22--4:24--4:28--4:30--4:35--4:37-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light snow
cloud
clear
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---------5108--7332--2
Temp. °C-1-1-1-1-1-1-136643224554456
Feels °C (?)-7-8-8-7-7-6-8-7-7-700-2-4-2-3-3-3-3-5-2
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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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