Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.0° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 2,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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(10 max)
1
3
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2
1
1
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0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
4
4
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.6
SE
9
0.3
S
18
0.5
SW
8
0.3
S
16
0.7
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
8
1
WSW
8
1
SW
8
1.4
WSW
8
2.1
SW
8
3
SW
10
1.9
WSW
10
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
9
2.1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
387
331
133
59
54
35
46
54
62
88
136
132
219
625
1787
711
969
1515
713
601
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
NE
10
WSW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
15
W
10
NNW
15
NE
25
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
off
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
9:18AM2.64m
9:32PM2.48m
9:58AM2.46m
10:10PM2.24m
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
Low Tide
3:26PM0.51m
3:41AM0.56m
4:07PM0.78m
4:20AM0.78m
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
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5:28
5:31
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5:43
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9:30
9:27
9:22
9:20
9:16
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 mm
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Temp °C
12
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11
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11
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Feels °C
10
9
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11
10
7
9
9
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10
8
8
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7
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10
7
7
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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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