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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 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
8.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Nov 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 5th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 1st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 3mm) on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min -6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, gales from the NE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
0.9
NNE
0.7
SE
2.2
SE
2.5
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
2
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
S
Period(s) (?)10994711121312111010998161413131412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8838302946112120323069216010043772512322321081697361565258831841186
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
60
NE
60
NE
45
ENE
30
NE
15
N
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
35
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
1.87
11:56AM
2.12
12:46AM
1.89
1:23PM
2.20
2:07AM
2.07
2:27PM
2.39
3:03AM
2.33
3:18PM
2.61
3:49AM
2.62
4:03PM
2.81
4:31AM
2.89
4:46PM
2.97
5:12AM
3.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
1.11
5:11AM
1.06
6:35PM
1.06
6:49AM
1.02
7:54PM
0.87
8:07AM
0.85
8:50PM
0.61
9:05AM
0.60
9:36PM
0.34
9:53AM
0.35
10:17PM
0.11
10:38AM
0.13
10:57PM
-0.06
11:22AM
-0.03
Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Sunrise--8:57--9:02--9:04--9:07--9:11--9:14--9:17
Sunset5:21--5:17--5:14--5:10--5:07--5:05--5:01--
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light snow
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----1-11--221---6--1-
Temp. °C-2-5-3-256887667665667766
Feels °C (?)-8-11-11-10-6-8-5-1-122434-1-102213
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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.

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