Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
6.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The surf forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 29th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 29th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Mon night, min 0°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Thu morning, min -5°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
2
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
W
1
W
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1312121113131211981413121111101012111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)180610657364457786394653154551162212421166031433045364733
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
40
W
35
WNW
25
NW
10
NE
5
NE
20
NNE
40
NE
20
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:13AM
2.25
12:36PM
2.32
1:28AM
2.33
1:52PM
2.32
2:41AM
2.50
3:05PM
2.40
3:45AM
2.71
4:09PM
2.52
4:42AM
2.93
5:04PM
2.64
5:33AM
3.11
5:55PM
2.74
6:21AM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:22AM
0.81
7:02PM
0.64
7:42AM
0.79
8:13PM
0.58
8:58AM
0.67
9:18PM
0.47
10:04AM
0.50
10:17PM
0.33
11:01AM
0.33
11:09PM
0.19
11:52AM
0.19
11:58PM
0.08
12:40PM
0.11
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-11:15--11:14--11:12--11:11--11:11--11:10--11:08-
Sunset--3:38--3:41--3:41--3:45--3:45--3:48--3:51
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C666754742121-3-5-5-5-5-4-3-6-6
Feels °C (?)33421-20-4-5-3-2-6-14-13-12-12-11-9-10-12-13
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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 12 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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