Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.0° C
0.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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0
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2
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0
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1
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.9
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
8
3
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1.5
S
8
2
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
S
8
1.1
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
77
310
1206
1628
2406
2124
2120
1048
380
258
313
851
541
263
129
106
248
48
33
38
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
35
SW
35
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
5
SSE
20
ENE
30
NE
40
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
15
E
20
E
5
W
5
NNE
10
SE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
11:53AM2.11m
00:18AM1.85m
1:35PM2.06m
2:12AM1.84m
3:06PM2.18m
3:31AM1.99m
4:02PM2.37m
4:20AM2.18m
4:43PM2.56m
4:57AM2.37m
5:17PM2.74m
5:30AM2.54m
5:48PM2.89m
Low Tide
6:19PM1.22m
6:36AM1.13m
8:13PM1.24m
8:21AM1.10m
9:34PM1.09m
9:32AM0.94m
10:22PM0.89m
10:20AM0.72m
10:58PM0.67m
10:57AM0.51m
11:29PM0.46m
11:31AM0.32m
11:59PM0.28m
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5:33
5:37
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9:20
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1
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10
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Temp °C
12
12
11
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12
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
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Feels °C
10
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5
5
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5
5
9
8
5
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9
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10
10
13
12
15
12
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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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