Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 May 2026 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
9.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 1,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. 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 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 30th May)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
ESE
10
2.4
E
9
0.8
SSW
10
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
SSW
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
85
1004
140
184
324
683
535
617
360
240
145
110
138
286
464
278
187
373
606
528
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
10
E
10
SE
5
S
5
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
E
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
W
10
W
15
NW
15
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:55PM2.70m
5:08AM2.49m
5:30PM2.79m
5:43AM2.52m
6:05PM2.84m
6:18AM2.53m
6:40PM2.85m
6:52AM2.51m
7:15PM2.82m
7:27AM2.46m
7:52PM2.76m
8:03AM2.39m
8:29PM2.66m
Low Tide
10:36AM0.46m
11:07PM0.52m
11:11AM0.42m
11:43PM0.49m
11:45AM0.40m
00:18AM0.48m
12:19PM0.40m
00:54AM0.50m
12:54PM0.41m
1:30AM0.54m
1:30PM0.45m
2:06AM0.60m
2:06PM0.52m
2:45AM0.67m
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
3:33
3:31
3:29
3:27
3:24
3:21
3:19
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
11:13
11:15
11:17
11:21
11:23
11:25
11:29
5
2
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
5
5
5
4
7
8
10
10
9
11
14
13
11
11
11
11
12
12
14
14
13
-1
0
1
-2
2
5
8
7
6
9
10
9
10
9
9
9
10
9
9
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
SSW
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
40
85
207
140
184
324
683
535
617
360
240
145
110
138
140
464
278
187
373
606
528
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.4
S
13
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
S
14
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
15
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
6
0.8
SW
10
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
24
24
97
118
77
54
15
138
8
20
20
43
38
77
286
104
9
124
75
86
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
12
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
18
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
S
18
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
14
45
47
48
136
6
6
17
20
8
2
17
56
2
55
39
33
37
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
2.4
E
9
0.3
NE
2
0.2
N
3
1.2
SE
7
1.5
E
7
0.7
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.2
W
3
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
2
4
1004
1
1
139
208
34
127
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
3
4
Distance (km)
780
51
51
51
51
51
70
70
0
0
0
0
0
54
39
0
0
0
990
54
780
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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