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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast
/ Reykjanes Peninsula (8 surf breaks) / Iceland (9 surf breaks)
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula
Continuing clean conditions at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn (calm at Eyrarbakki 10 km from Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn).
Actual: 53 min ago
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 Monday (Dec 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 12th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 12th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 13th Dec) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Tue 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sun 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 122 | 47 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 227 | 804 | 1479 | 2064 | 2133 | 1902 | 1224 | 836 | 468 | 373 | 232 | 213 | 200 | 193 | 85 | 67 | 331 | 424 | 330 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:50PM 2.58 | 5:14AM 2.86 | 5:27PM 2.61 | 5:49AM 2.92 | 6:02PM 2.61 | 6:23AM 2.95 | 6:36PM 2.59 | 6:57AM 2.92 | 7:10PM 2.54 | 7:33AM 2.86 | 7:44PM 2.46 | 8:09AM 2.75 | 8:21PM 2.35 | 8:47AM 2.62 | 9:00PM 2.23 | 9:28AM 2.47 | 9:46PM 2.12 | 10:15AM 2.34 | 10:42PM 2.04 | 11:10AM 2.23 | 11:50PM 2.01 | 12:14PM 2.18 | 1:04AM 2.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:55PM 0.32 | 11:26AM 0.38 | 11:30PM 0.29 | 12:02PM 0.37 | 12:04AM 0.29 | 12:37PM 0.39 | 12:38AM 0.32 | 1:12PM 0.44 | 1:12AM 0.38 | 1:47PM 0.52 | 1:47AM 0.46 | 2:25PM 0.62 | 2:24AM 0.56 | 3:04PM 0.73 | 3:03AM 0.68 | 3:48PM 0.82 | 3:49AM 0.80 | 4:39PM 0.88 | 4:44AM 0.91 | 5:38PM 0.89 | 5:52AM 0.98 | 6:43PM 0.85 | 7:07AM 0.96 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sun 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Summary | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | light snow | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Low °C | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -9 | -14 | -11 | -10 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -10 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 |
| Sunrise | - | - | 10:52 | - | - | 10:55 | - | - | 10:56 | - | - | 10:59 | - | - | 11:00 | - | - | 11:03 | - | - | 11:04 | - | - | 11:06 | - | - | 11:07 | - | - | 11:08 | - | - | 11:10 | - | - | 11:11 |
| Sunset | 3:41 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:36 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Tue afternoon, min -5°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Sat night, min -3°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Wed night, min -4°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri night, min -2°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
