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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jun 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | |
185 | 185 | 347 | 605 | 411 | 253 | 130 | 414 | 946 | 1347 | 1017 | 792 | 538 | 348 | 241 | 206 | 243 | 248 | 194 | 425 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 7:15PM2.82m | 7:27AM2.46m | 7:52PM2.76m | 8:03AM2.39m | 8:29PM2.66m | 8:41AM2.30m | 9:09PM2.56m | 9:24AM2.21m | 9:52PM2.46m | 10:15AM2.14m | 10:42PM2.37m | 11:15AM2.11m | 11:39PM2.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.41m | 1:30AM0.54m | 1:30PM0.45m | 2:06AM0.60m | 2:06PM0.52m | 2:45AM0.67m | 2:45PM0.60m | 3:27AM0.73m | 3:28PM0.68m | 4:13AM0.76m | 4:18PM0.77m | 5:07AM0.77m | 5:18PM0.84m | ||||||||
3:24 | — | — | 3:21 | — | — | 3:19 | — | — | 3:17 | — | — | 3:15 | — | — | 3:14 | — | — | 3:12 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:23 | — | — | 11:25 | — | — | 11:29 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:32 | — | — | 11:36 | — | — | 11:37 | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
185 | 185 | 347 | 605 | 411 | 253 | 130 | 267 | 946 | 1094 | 1017 | 792 | 538 | 348 | 241 | 206 | 243 | 248 | 96 | 425 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SE 8 | S 12 |
17 | 39 | 146 | 104 | 55 | 86 | 106 | 414 | 217 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 60 | 35 | 62 | 202 | 102 | 188 | 194 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 14 | S 18 | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | SSW 14 | — | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
30 | 37 | 56 | — | 14 | 34 | 86 | 20 | 38 | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | 76 | — | 3 | 56 | 41 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 286 | 1347 | — | 22 | 29 | 76 | 89 | 35 | 95 | — | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 51 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1098 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 732 | 732 | 780 | 732 | 780 | 39 | 39 | 70 | 62 |
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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.











