Surf Forecasts:
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 46 | 45 | 38 | 108 | 400 | 1320 | 1952 | 1366 | 1433 | 1699 | 2811 | 505 | 504 | 264 | 120 | 372 | 352 | 228 | 181 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:45AM2.27m | 10:58PM2.01m | 11:53AM2.11m | 00:18AM1.85m | 1:35PM2.06m | 2:12AM1.84m | 3:06PM2.18m | 3:31AM1.99m | 4:02PM2.37m | 4:20AM2.18m | 4:43PM2.56m | 4:57AM2.37m | 5:17PM2.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM1.03m | 5:12AM1.00m | 6:19PM1.22m | 6:36AM1.13m | 8:13PM1.24m | 8:21AM1.10m | 9:34PM1.09m | 9:32AM0.94m | 10:22PM0.89m | 10:20AM0.72m | 10:58PM0.67m | 10:57AM0.51m | 11:29PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 42 | 42 | 122 | 129 | 96 | 1433 | 482 | 2811 | 505 | 504 | 264 | 120 | 54 | 352 | 228 | 181 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 | S 18 | — | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 46 | 45 | 38 | 13 | 55 | — | — | 14 | 93 | 132 | 86 | 240 | 161 | 155 | 71 | 19 | 59 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | ESE 7 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 10 | — | — | — | 55 | — | 61 | 58 | 157 | 116 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 108 | 400 | 1320 | 1952 | 1366 | — | 1699 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 372 | 278 | — | 85 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 1626 | 1290 | 995 | 1317 | 1270 | 1270 | 1301 | 1270 | 1062 | 1216 | 314 | 995 | 39 | 314 | 314 | 780 | 314 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
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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).
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