Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 22 Nov 2025 GMT
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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
6.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Nov 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 24th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 27th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 27th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Tue morning. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Tue morning, min -1°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 33mm) on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the SE by Thu morning).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
0
0
0
!
4
4
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SSW
2
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
SE
4.5
S
6
SSW
4.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)111110101099868121110811141211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1189990616517341172154105188444355418321010122543411345153261216511339333
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
15
WNW
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
50
E
40
SSE
50
SE
15
SE
20
WNW
15
NW
25
N
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononononoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
2.55
7:20AM
2.84
7:30PM
2.47
7:55AM
2.74
8:05PM
2.37
8:33AM
2.62
8:45PM
2.25
9:15AM
2.49
9:33PM
2.13
10:06AM
2.38
10:35PM
2.05
11:08AM
2.30
11:51PM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:00AM
0.38
1:34PM
0.53
1:34AM
0.46
2:10PM
0.63
2:10AM
0.55
2:50PM
0.72
2:51AM
0.66
3:36PM
0.80
3:39AM
0.77
4:33PM
0.85
4:40AM
0.86
5:40PM
0.83
5:55AM
0.89
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--10:14--10:17--10:19--10:22--10:26--10:29--10:32
Sunset4:09--4:07--4:05--4:01--4:00--3:57--3:56--
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light snow
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------8---1152510----
Temp. °C22111001353327767530-1
Feels °C (?)-4-4-4-3-2-4-4-6-400-3-5-3-2-530-2-8-8
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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).

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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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