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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:
The surf forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 14) at 9PM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 14th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 21st Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Sat 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 110 | 164 | 129 | 117 | 64 | 54 | 64 | 509 | 365 | 320 | 227 | 373 | 410 | 349 | 215 | 135 | 114 | 266 | 385 | 817 | 2882 | 4727 | 2394 | 1974 | 1484 | 2822 | 2134 | 1435 | 1814 | 1447 | 755 | 380 | 306 | 424 | 415 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:02PM 2.80 | 8:16AM 2.43 | 8:42PM 2.74 | 8:59AM 2.36 | 9:26PM 2.66 | 9:49AM 2.30 | 10:15PM 2.57 | 10:46AM 2.26 | 11:11PM 2.49 | 11:51AM 2.26 | 12:15AM 2.43 | 1:01PM 2.33 | 1:23AM 2.42 | 2:09PM 2.46 | 2:31AM 2.45 | 3:13PM 2.64 | 3:35AM 2.52 | 4:10PM 2.83 | 4:32AM 2.60 | 5:03PM 2.99 | 5:25AM 2.67 | 5:53PM 3.11 | 6:14AM 2.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:19AM 0.52 | 2:20PM 0.43 | 3:01AM 0.54 | 3:04PM 0.49 | 3:47AM 0.56 | 3:53PM 0.57 | 4:39AM 0.58 | 4:50PM 0.66 | 5:38AM 0.59 | 5:56PM 0.71 | 6:41AM 0.57 | 7:09PM 0.71 | 7:46AM 0.52 | 8:22PM 0.64 | 8:48AM 0.45 | 9:28PM 0.52 | 9:46AM 0.35 | 10:28PM 0.39 | 10:40AM 0.26 | 11:22PM 0.28 | 11:30AM 0.18 | 12:12AM 0.22 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 3:01 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:00 | - | - | 3:01 |
Sunset | 11:47 | - | - | 11:50 | - | - | 11:51 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - | 11:53 | - | - | 11:53 | - | - | 11:53 | - | - | 11:53 | - | - | 11:52 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | 12 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.