Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
9.5°C
0.3° 

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, S swell with 21,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 14th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 14th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 14th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, gales from the E by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, gales from the SE by Sat afternoon).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.5
SSW
11
2.5
SW
10
3
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8
5.5
S
14
4.5
S
15
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
3
SW
12
2.1
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12
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11
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10
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4.5
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SW
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4.5
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11
3.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1555
1234
1367
13340
8359
3000
2402
2667
1180
2077
2211
596
442
5747
17657
20284
7948
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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SE
70
E
35
NNE
35
NNW
50
NNW
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W
25
SW
25
SW
25
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SW
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SSE
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40
S
40
SW
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WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
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High Tide
7:16PM2.76m
7:34AM2.93m
7:46PM2.60m
8:07AM2.78m
8:18PM2.41m
8:42AM2.59m
8:52PM2.22m
9:24AM2.37m
9:36PM2.01m
10:22AM2.17m
10:46PM1.84m
11:53AM2.05m
00:41AM1.80m
Low Tide
1:19AM0.22m
1:46PM0.37m
1:50AM0.39m
2:20PM0.57m
2:22AM0.57m
2:57PM0.80m
2:58AM0.78m
3:43PM1.01m
3:45AM0.97m
4:51PM1.17m
4:58AM1.12m
6:34PM1.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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