
Surf Forecasts:
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, ESE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 19,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period with ESE 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 (Oct 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, gales from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 112 | 129 | 143 | 2580 | 3414 | 3529 | 7601 | 17611 | 16058 | 7349 | 2567 | 1115 | 1350 | 1871 | 1903 | 582 | 587 | 899 | 968 | 1044 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49PM3.05m | 7:09AM3.10m | 7:24PM2.97m | 7:45AM3.05m | 8:01PM2.81m | 8:25AM2.92m | 8:42PM2.59m | 9:12AM2.73m | 9:33PM2.33m | 10:13AM2.50m | 10:44PM2.08m | 11:41AM2.33m | 00:32AM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM-0.02m | 00:58AM-0.06m | 1:18PM0.03m | 1:32AM0.02m | 1:57PM0.16m | 2:10AM0.17m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:52AM0.39m | 3:32PM0.61m | 3:44AM0.63m | 4:42PM0.85m | 4:57AM0.85m | 6:22PM0.97m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | -2 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | — | — | ESE 10 | SW 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | S 18 | SW 8 | S 16 | SW 9 | SW 10 | S 8 |
151 | 112 | 129 | 143 | 4 | 2730 | 3529 | 4222 | 10987 | — | — | 342 | 1115 | 72 | 197 | 6 | 582 | 5 | 899 | 968 | 381 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
24 | 24 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 97 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | E 10 | — | S 17 | — | E 8 | W 18 | — |
9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 16 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | E 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | WSW 10 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 104 | 2580 | 3414 | 75 | 7601 | 17611 | 16058 | 7349 | 2567 | 752 | 1350 | 1871 | 1903 | — | 587 | — | — | 1044 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 51 | 314 | 314 | 732 | 1339 | 1339 | 1224 | 1062 | 1050 | 1062 | 1086 | 1086 | 1094 | 0 | 1224 | 1238 | 1215 | 1216 | 1216 | 1224 |
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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.










