Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.1° 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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with 802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.8
SE
4
1.3
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.5
WSW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.4
SW
9
1.6
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
11
10
5
23
396
563
541
434
610
434
184
63
42
10
8
8
60
194
318
367
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
20
SE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
0
NNE
5
W
10
WNW
15
N
20
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
0
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
Wind State
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:08PM2.75m
4:34AM2.48m
5:01PM2.99m
5:24AM2.67m
5:48PM3.17m
6:08AM2.82m
6:30PM3.26m
6:48AM2.91m
7:09PM3.25m
7:27AM2.93m
7:47PM3.15m
8:04AM2.89m
8:22PM2.97m
Low Tide
9:38AM0.56m
10:30PM0.49m
10:37AM0.33m
11:21PM0.26m
11:26AM0.11m
00:05AM0.08m
12:10PM-0.04m
00:45AM-0.03m
12:52PM-0.10m
1:23AM-0.05m
1:31PM-0.07m
1:58AM0.02m
2:10PM0.06m
2:33AM0.15m
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9:58
9:53
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9:40
9:37
 mm
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Temp °C
11
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Feels °C
8
9
8
8
9
9
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13
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10
13
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11
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8
10
9
9
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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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