Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.9°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 (Aug 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.8
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.7
WSW
8
1
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
165
100
71
33
26
12
12
11
11
22
24
23
68
18
48
189
189
58
60
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NW
10
NE
5
SE
15
NNE
20
N
30
N
30
N
Wind State
off
off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:43PM2.56m
4:57AM2.37m
5:17PM2.74m
5:30AM2.54m
5:48PM2.89m
6:01AM2.70m
6:18PM3.00m
6:32AM2.81m
6:47PM3.04m
7:03AM2.89m
7:17PM3.04m
7:35AM2.92m
7:49PM2.97m
Low Tide
10:58PM0.67m
10:57AM0.51m
11:29PM0.46m
11:31AM0.32m
11:59PM0.28m
12:03PM0.17m
00:28AM0.14m
12:35PM0.07m
00:58AM0.06m
1:07PM0.05m
1:28AM0.03m
1:40PM0.09m
2:00AM0.08m
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:52
5:54
5:58
6:01
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:02
8:59
8:55
8:52
8:49
8:45
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Temp °C
10
8
9
10
9
9
11
9
10
12
9
10
10
8
9
10
9
7
7
4
Feels °C
6
4
7
8
7
6
7
4
7
8
4
4
3
3
5
7
7
2
0
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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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