Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.1° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with W 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
22
Thursday
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2
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1
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
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4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
7
1
W
7
0.9
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
2
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.1
SW
7
1.4
SW
7
2.3
SW
8
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
89
106
302
379
320
327
308
430
476
493
306
242
187
137
181
686
1389
1787
1540
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
S
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
30
WNW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:14PM3.17m
8:33AM2.73m
8:56PM2.99m
9:17AM2.63m
9:38PM2.76m
10:02AM2.50m
10:21PM2.51m
10:50AM2.36m
11:08PM2.27m
11:47AM2.24m
00:05AM2.08m
12:57PM2.17m
1:19AM1.97m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.11m
2:37PM0.12m
3:12AM0.24m
3:21PM0.30m
3:53AM0.40m
4:07PM0.53m
4:36AM0.58m
4:58PM0.76m
5:23AM0.76m
5:59PM0.97m
6:22AM0.91m
7:17PM1.09m
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Temp °C
13
12
12
11
11
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Feels °C
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5
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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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