Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Issued: 5 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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+)12PM (Wed 10th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 12th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.9
SSW
11
2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
S
9
1.4
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
1.8
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
2.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
77
47
46
71
40
143
281
316
839
853
746
671
430
287
151
368
300
300
242
737
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
SSW
5
SSE
20
ESE
35
SE
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
S
5
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
35
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:43AM2.32m
1:31PM2.27m
1:49AM2.37m
2:33PM2.45m
2:51AM2.47m
3:30PM2.66m
3:50AM2.59m
4:23PM2.88m
4:44AM2.70m
5:14PM3.06m
5:36AM2.77m
6:04PM3.19m
6:26AM2.79m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.85m
7:10AM0.66m
7:38PM0.78m
8:11AM0.55m
8:44PM0.65m
9:08AM0.42m
9:44PM0.49m
10:01AM0.29m
10:39PM0.32m
10:52AM0.17m
11:32PM0.19m
11:42AM0.08m
00:23AM0.11m
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
3:08
3:06
3:04
3:03
3:02
3:01
3:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
11:39
11:42
11:44
11:45
11:46
11:47
11:50
11:51
 mm
5
1
4
1
3
8
1
1
5
2
Temp °C
8
9
11
11
11
12
12
11
10
11
10
10
10
10
12
11
11
12
12
11
12
Feels °C
3
5
9
7
8
6
4
5
7
8
8
6
4
5
9
7
4
7
6
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
11
2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
S
9
1.4
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
9
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
159
77
47
46
71
40
21
180
316
839
853
746
671
430
287
151
39
26
64
53
166
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.2
S
12
0.4
SE
4
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
12
1.1
SE
8
0.8
SW
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
43
17
24
11
5
2
11
30
133
140
6
6
5
20
31
43
57
48
67
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
12
0.4
S
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
10
1
SSW
10
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
3
3
15
5
3
3
4
208
3
20
2
14
41
9
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
4
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.8
ESE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.8
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.6
SE
5
1.8
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
2.5
E
8
Energy kJ
3
17
33
7
143
281
268
39
19
8
30
23
368
300
300
242
737
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
Distance (km)
51
62
62
1642
54
314
995
732
39
51
51
51
70
1134
51
51
990
62
51
62
62
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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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).

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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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