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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast
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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | |
2472 | 2422 | 952 | 411 | 286 | 173 | 277 | 197 | 101 | 71 | 112 | 850 | 626 | 1365 | 1031 | 574 | 432 | 589 | 477 | 160 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:28PM2.21m | 2:44AM2.43m | 3:19PM2.45m | 3:33AM2.61m | 4:05PM2.71m | 4:20AM2.76m | 4:48PM2.94m | 5:05AM2.88m | 5:31PM3.12m | 5:50AM2.93m | 6:15PM3.23m | 6:35AM2.91m | 7:01PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.76m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:24PM0.56m | 9:49AM0.30m | 10:12PM0.35m | 10:32AM0.13m | 10:59PM0.17m | 11:14AM0.01m | 11:45PM0.06m | 11:57AM-0.04m | 00:31AM0.02m | 12:41PM-0.02m | 1:19AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 4:24 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:15 | — | — | 4:11 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:22 | — | — | 10:27 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:32 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:38 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
-1 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 8 | WSW 9 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 2472 | 2422 | 952 | 411 | 286 | 173 | 277 | 197 | 101 | 71 | 112 | 850 | 626 | 1365 | 1031 | 574 | 432 | 356 | 135 | 28 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 1376 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 51 | 17 | 410 | — | — | — | — | 169 | 164 | 29 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | — | — | S 17 | E 7 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 22 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | N 4 | N 3 | — | — | E 5 | SE 2 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1559 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | 53 | 171 | 194 | 103 | 108 | 589 | 477 | 160 | 353 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1373 | 1367 | 1086 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 70 | 1396 | 992 | 314 | 48 | 39 | 48 | 48 | 39 | 39 | 990 | 995 | 990 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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