Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with SE 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 12th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 12th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
4
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
6
1.8
SE
7
1.3
SW
11
1.8
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
8
2.2
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
322
406
857
1027
679
296
227
158
113
123
263
356
730
443
500
528
507
481
86
418
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
5
ENE
5
W
10
W
20
ENE
20
SE
20
SSE
5
SE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
5
N
5
NE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:51AM2.47m
3:30PM2.66m
3:50AM2.59m
4:23PM2.88m
4:44AM2.70m
5:14PM3.06m
5:36AM2.77m
6:04PM3.19m
6:26AM2.79m
6:53PM3.25m
7:15AM2.77m
7:43PM3.21m
8:04AM2.69m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.65m
9:08AM0.42m
9:44PM0.49m
10:01AM0.29m
10:39PM0.32m
10:52AM0.17m
11:32PM0.19m
11:42AM0.08m
00:23AM0.11m
12:30PM0.04m
1:13AM0.10m
1:19PM0.05m
2:03AM0.15m
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
3:04
3:03
3:02
3:01
3:00
3:00
3:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
11:44
11:45
11:46
11:47
11:50
11:51
11:52
11:52
 mm
1
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
1
3
Temp °C
11
11
13
15
14
11
12
11
13
12
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
10
Feels °C
6
7
12
14
11
7
9
8
9
9
8
6
6
6
7
7
7
6
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SW
11
1.8
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.7
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
21
178
406
857
1027
679
296
227
158
113
123
263
356
730
349
325
356
177
113
86
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.6
SW
14
0.9
S
12
0.9
SW
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
9
Energy kJ
11
149
213
172
6
6
5
20
44
39
71
70
98
115
59
250
122
92
63
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
9
0.8
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3
55
19
2
6
6
5
2
1
60
57
55
50
36
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
6
1.8
SE
7
0.5
NE
3
0.9
SSE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
1.4
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
8
2.2
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
86
322
5
52
3
1
293
443
500
528
507
481
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
990
0
0
0
39
70
1766
0
51
66
51
780
780
780
70
51
314
62
51
51
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
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).

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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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