Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.8°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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
10
1.1
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
SSE
6
1.3
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
3
SE
10
2.2
SE
10
2
S
12
2.3
S
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.1
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
79
230
67
35
18
27
97
574
1730
970
1061
1438
611
231
131
98
90
109
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
SE
30
E
40
ESE
45
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
10
N
0
SE
5
W
25
WNW
25
NNW
5
W
10
E
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
7:35AM2.92m
7:49PM2.97m
8:09AM2.89m
8:23PM2.84m
8:46AM2.80m
9:00PM2.65m
9:29AM2.65m
9:46PM2.42m
10:24AM2.46m
10:48PM2.17m
11:44AM2.31m
00:24AM2.00m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.03m
1:40PM0.09m
2:00AM0.08m
2:16PM0.20m
2:34AM0.19m
2:56PM0.37m
3:13AM0.37m
3:43PM0.60m
4:01AM0.59m
4:45PM0.83m
5:06AM0.81m
6:17PM1.00m
rain showers
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light rain
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6:03
6:07
6:09
6:11
6:15
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:42
8:37
8:35
8:30
8:28
 mm
2
2
1
3
4
1
Temp °C
9
10
11
10
10
11
10
10
10
8
10
10
10
10
11
8
9
10
9
Feels °C
5
6
8
7
8
8
7
1
1
-1
3
3
6
9
9
3
5
8
6
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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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