Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.6°C
0.5° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 6,840 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 1st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Mon night, gales from the ESE by Wed night).

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
1.5
SE
7
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
3
SSE
12
4
SSE
14
3.5
SSE
13
2.3
SSE
12
3
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
979
394
328
199
239
691
158
126
90
105
72
231
3087
1938
3002
6840
4062
1447
1404
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
40
ENE
45
ESE
45
ENE
40
E
65
ESE
70
ESE
55
SSE
50
S
40
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:31AM2.81m
5:45PM3.00m
6:02AM2.97m
6:16PM3.06m
6:35AM3.07m
6:49PM3.05m
7:09AM3.10m
7:24PM2.97m
7:45AM3.05m
8:01PM2.81m
8:25AM2.92m
8:42PM2.59m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.17m
11:34AM0.12m
11:54PM0.02m
12:08PM0.02m
00:25AM-0.06m
12:42PM-0.02m
00:58AM-0.06m
1:18PM0.03m
1:32AM0.02m
1:57PM0.16m
2:10AM0.17m
2:41PM0.36m
2:52AM0.39m
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heavy rain
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light rain
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7:26
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7:28
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7:31
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7:14
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7:09
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7:07
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7:02
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7:00
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6:55
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 mm
1
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7
19
17
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1
10
5
4
6
Temp °C
8
6
7
6
7
8
6
6
7
7
9
11
12
12
11
10
10
10
10
Feels °C
5
2
2
0
3
4
2
0
1
1
0
3
3
0
-3
-4
-1
0
1
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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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