Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.4°C
0.5° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 23,618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period with SW 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 (Oct 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 5th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 5th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 5th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
2
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
1
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4.5
SE
12
4
SSE
14
5
SSE
14
4
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
S
10
1.9
SSE
9
2.1
SW
10
2
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
8
4
SW
10
4
SW
11
3
SW
10
2.2
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
166
1230
3083
4759
5801
6038
9750
5104
1808
1137
554
919
623
688
3186
4035
1861
408
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
55
ENE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
E
30
ESE
40
ENE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
45
SSW
35
WSW
15
SSW
30
E
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
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
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
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7:02
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6:55
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6:52
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6:49
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 mm
4
11
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16
2
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6
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13
3
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8
Temp °C
8
11
12
11
12
12
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11
10
10
9
8
8
9
11
9
8
8
10
Feels °C
3
7
6
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5
6
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5
4
5
2
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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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