Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 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
6.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 20th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 19th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
0
0
0
3
3
3
4
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.6
WSW
2
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
SSW
1.4
W
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)10141211111010107101212111089121111810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6008747494863382441881462327483628410916456884045062013632503246223
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
10
E
15
E
15
SSE
5
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
SW
25
W
30
S
25
SSW
35
SE
40
S
45
SSE
10
NW
10
W
15
SW
20
W
30
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glassoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--5:52--5:48--5:46--5:41--5:39--5:35--5:31
Sunset8:55--8:59--9:01--9:05--9:07--9:10--9:14--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-124272------
Temp. °C877876764567886787868
Feels °C (?)24345222-3-2-2-2-1-13442103
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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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