Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.3° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,011 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Jul 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
10
2
SSW
8
1.7
SW
8
2.4
SSW
9
3
SW
10
3
WSW
10
2
WSW
9
1.3
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
766
551
401
884
1785
1508
618
239
131
94
107
117
256
275
256
164
168
198
182
194
230
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
30
S
35
SW
25
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:58PM3.17m
6:19AM2.77m
6:45PM3.26m
7:05AM2.81m
7:30PM3.26m
7:50AM2.80m
8:14PM3.17m
8:33AM2.73m
8:56PM2.99m
9:17AM2.63m
9:38PM2.76m
10:02AM2.50m
10:21PM2.51m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.14m
00:17AM0.13m
12:22PM0.02m
1:03AM0.05m
1:08PM-0.03m
1:48AM0.05m
1:53PM0.00m
2:30AM0.11m
2:37PM0.12m
3:12AM0.24m
3:21PM0.30m
3:53AM0.40m
4:07PM0.53m
light rain
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3:39
3:41
3:44
3:47
3:49
3:53
3:56
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11:21
11:17
11:15
11:13
11:09
11:07
11:04
 mm
5
1
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
10
9
11
11
11
14
15
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14
12
12
16
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16
15
Feels °C
5
7
5
5
3
3
7
7
8
8
9
9
11
10
9
10
13
13
13
12
13
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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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