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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast
/ Reykjanes Peninsula (8 surf breaks) /
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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 Saturday (Apr 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 382 | 328 | 294 | 711 | 1146 | 2974 | 1768 | 1175 | 734 | 399 | 259 | 158 | 331 | 235 | 162 | 144 | 94 | 111 | 78 | 55 | 396 | 966 | 979 | 717 | 482 | 315 | 168 | 84 | 116 | 634 | 686 | 1210 | 631 | 470 | 393 | 848 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:49PM 2.20 | 4:04AM 2.46 | 4:25PM 2.40 | 4:37AM 2.58 | 4:56PM 2.58 | 5:07AM 2.69 | 5:25PM 2.74 | 5:37AM 2.75 | 5:54PM 2.86 | 6:05AM 2.78 | 6:23PM 2.93 | 6:34AM 2.77 | 6:53PM 2.95 | 7:04AM 2.71 | 7:24PM 2.92 | 7:35AM 2.62 | 7:57PM 2.83 | 8:09AM 2.50 | 8:35PM 2.70 | 8:49AM 2.34 | 9:22PM 2.55 | 9:42AM 2.17 | 10:24PM 2.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:44AM 0.80 | 9:49PM 0.76 | 10:18AM 0.61 | 10:26PM 0.58 | 10:47AM 0.45 | 10:59PM 0.43 | 11:15AM 0.31 | 11:30PM 0.31 | 11:43AM 0.22 | 12:01AM 0.25 | 12:10PM 0.18 | 12:32AM 0.24 | 12:39PM 0.19 | 1:03AM 0.29 | 1:09PM 0.24 | 1:36AM 0.38 | 1:41PM 0.33 | 2:11AM 0.50 | 2:16PM 0.46 | 2:53AM 0.65 | 2:58PM 0.61 | 3:45AM 0.80 | 3:52PM 0.76 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:39 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 13 | - | 6 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -5 | -8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 0°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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