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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 20 Nov 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
7.0° 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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 20th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 25th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 25th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Mon night, min -2°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
4
7
5
5
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
WSW
2.4
SW
2.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.1
SW
3
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
WSW
Period(s) (?)1081112111011111111101099891114131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1083781155162719211267116713901234828647341186161165144332825118284521441030
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
40
SE
20
W
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
5
N
10
E
40
SSE
20
W
15
W
10
ENE
0
S
10
ENE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		offoffglassoncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crossglasscrossoncross-
on		offoffcross-
on		glassonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
2.62
6:14AM
2.91
6:26PM
2.60
6:46AM
2.90
6:58PM
2.55
7:20AM
2.84
7:30PM
2.47
7:55AM
2.74
8:05PM
2.37
8:33AM
2.62
8:45PM
2.25
9:15AM
2.49
9:33PM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54AM
0.39
11:56PM
0.31
12:26PM
0.40
12:28AM
0.33
1:00PM
0.45
1:00AM
0.38
1:34PM
0.53
1:34AM
0.46
2:10PM
0.63
2:10AM
0.55
2:50PM
0.72
2:51AM
0.66
3:36PM
0.80
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise10:04--10:07--10:11--10:14--10:17--10:19--10:22--
Sunset-4:15--4:12--4:09--4:07--4:05--4:01--4:00-
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light snow
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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light snow
Rain (mm)
-71111---------14------
Temp. °C566544211110-1-16543212
Feels °C (?)-3-43222-4-5-5-4-3-4-5-52-1-110-4-4
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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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