Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.4°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 6,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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0
0
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5
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4
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSW
9
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
2.1
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
9
3.5
SW
10
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
2.3
SE
7
2.5
SSW
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.5
SW
10
4
W
10
0.8
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
48
16
294
354
245
724
929
2159
5255
4705
3087
1749
1070
418
467
1021
904
1219
2670
118
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
35
SE
15
SSE
25
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
10
W
10
N
10
NW
10
NNE
20
E
30
E
40
ENE
20
NNE
15
N
30
N
Wind State
glassy
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:02PM2.74m
4:27AM2.50m
4:50PM2.96m
5:11AM2.72m
5:31PM3.11m
5:49AM2.90m
6:08PM3.18m
6:25AM3.00m
6:42PM3.15m
6:59AM3.04m
7:15PM3.05m
7:32AM3.00m
7:47PM2.88m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.57m
10:23PM0.44m
10:29AM0.31m
11:06PM0.20m
11:13AM0.10m
11:44PM0.03m
11:53AM-0.04m
00:19AM-0.06m
12:30PM-0.09m
00:52AM-0.06m
1:06PM-0.04m
1:23AM0.01m
1:40PM0.09m
1:53AM0.15m
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6:26
6:30
6:31
6:35
6:37
6:41
6:43
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8:16
8:13
8:09
8:06
8:02
7:59
7:55
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12
6
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Temp °C
12
12
10
10
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11
9
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8
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Feels °C
9
8
5
6
6
2
9
7
0
1
1
4
3
5
2
2
5
4
10
10
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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