Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 5,223 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.6
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
1.4
S
5
2.5
S
7
4.5
SSE
9
4.5
SE
10
3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
12
12
11
9
19
25
24
20
77
81
133
76
53
53
31
104
800
3014
4009
2033
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
E
15
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
10
SW
5
W
5
ESE
20
S
25
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:48PM2.89m
6:01AM2.70m
6:18PM3.00m
6:32AM2.81m
6:47PM3.04m
7:03AM2.89m
7:17PM3.04m
7:35AM2.92m
7:49PM2.97m
8:09AM2.89m
8:23PM2.84m
8:46AM2.80m
9:00PM2.65m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.32m
11:59PM0.28m
12:03PM0.17m
00:28AM0.14m
12:35PM0.07m
00:58AM0.06m
1:07PM0.05m
1:28AM0.03m
1:40PM0.09m
2:00AM0.08m
2:16PM0.20m
2:34AM0.19m
2:56PM0.37m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:54
5:58
6:01
6:03
6:07
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
8:55
8:52
8:49
8:45
8:42
8:37
 mm
2
1
2
3
1
Temp °C
10
11
9
10
12
9
10
11
10
10
11
9
10
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
9
Feels °C
6
6
4
8
9
4
6
7
7
7
7
6
8
8
7
7
6
5
1
1
-2
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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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