Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.6° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,714 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 125mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
2
3
3
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
9
1.8
SW
9
1.7
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
9
1.9
SW
9
1.6
SW
9
1.5
SSW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
1.5
SW
7
2.2
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
547
528
430
412
1102
572
612
390
292
358
328
242
604
1129
1594
1503
1503
1175
703
501
299
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
10
W
15
W
25
SW
25
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
35
S
40
SSE
35
S
30
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:32AM2.30m
11:51PM2.33m
12:40PM2.32m
1:03AM2.28m
1:55PM2.41m
2:21AM2.30m
3:07PM2.58m
3:33AM2.40m
4:11PM2.79m
4:35AM2.54m
5:07PM3.01m
5:30AM2.67m
5:58PM3.17m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.79m
6:16AM0.65m
6:54PM0.83m
7:26AM0.66m
8:14PM0.78m
8:38AM0.59m
9:28PM0.64m
9:43AM0.46m
10:31PM0.45m
10:41AM0.29m
11:26PM0.27m
11:34AM0.14m
00:17AM0.13m
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3:23
3:25
3:28
3:31
3:32
3:35
3:39
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11:35
11:32
11:30
11:28
11:25
11:22
11:21
 mm
3
3
2
1
3
38
23
26
35
10
Temp °C
11
11
11
10
10
11
12
11
10
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
Feels °C
8
8
5
4
5
8
7
6
5
7
7
10
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
6
6
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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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