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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 Thursday 14 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
8.5° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SE 5 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
110 | 88 | 62 | 71 | 126 | 1005 | 1381 | 1951 | 1818 | 1463 | 990 | 432 | 211 | 152 | 78 | 39 | 69 | 305 | 600 | 570 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 7:22AM2.81m | 7:49PM3.17m | 8:10AM2.66m | 8:40PM3.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:26PM0.07m | 2:09AM0.20m | 2:15PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 4:18 | — | — | 4:15 | — | — | 4:11 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:05 | — | — | 4:03 | — | — | 4:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:27 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:32 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:38 | — | — | 10:42 | — | — | 10:45 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
3 | 2 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 110 | 88 | 62 | 71 | 120 | 1005 | 1381 | 1951 | 1818 | 1463 | 990 | 432 | 211 | 152 | 78 | 36 | 27 | 305 | 600 | 570 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 14 | S 15 | E 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | S 15 | SE 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 73 | 17 | 264 | — | — | 70 | 34 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 69 | 46 | 27 | 64 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 12 | WSW 14 | SSE 7 | S 14 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 24 | 21 | 10 | 24 | 19 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 47 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | NNE 2 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 63 | 126 | 154 | 168 | 145 | 157 | 292 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 1626 | 1339 | 1339 | 1367 | 48 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 732 | 54 | 66 | 732 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 39 | 51 | 39 |
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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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