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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 25 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
6.8° 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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 28th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Tue night, min -5°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sun night, min -7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
ESE
1.3
S
2.4
S
1.4
S
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1.5
ESE
2.2
SE
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)121111109101114121012111067111012121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23241757131376938228340322815819019619319214346111671250200516451381855
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
30
N
30
N
30
N
20
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
40
NE
30
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
ENE
45
ENE
40
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:15AM
2.49
9:33PM
2.13
10:06AM
2.38
10:35PM
2.05
11:08AM
2.30
11:51PM
2.04
12:20PM
2.29
1:09AM
2.15
1:30PM
2.36
2:16AM
2.34
2:33PM
2.48
3:13AM
2.59
3:30PM
2.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51AM
0.66
3:36PM
0.80
3:39AM
0.77
4:33PM
0.85
4:40AM
0.86
5:40PM
0.83
5:55AM
0.89
6:51PM
0.74
7:13AM
0.83
7:56PM
0.59
8:22AM
0.68
8:53PM
0.42
9:22AM
0.48
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
Sunrise-10:22--10:26--10:29--10:32--10:34--10:37--10:40-
Sunset--4:00--3:57--3:56--3:53--3:51--3:48--3:48
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light snow
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2--------------12-----
Temp. °C3223210-3-4-5-6-7-5-20534333
Feels °C (?)1-3-3-3-8-9-9-12-13-13-11-12-12-10-110-2-5-6-9-7
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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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