Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

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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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 14th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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

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Thu
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tue
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SSE
1.1
SE
1.5
SE
1
SSE
2.2
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.2
SE
1.1
ESE
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
1.6
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.3
SE
1.2
S
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SE
1.8
SSE
1.9
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)99988889888777678776881010999789998877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)425399407334248177185169209335166685847167185123130675324483639439233426532132947946270042434132117710891
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
ESE
25
SE
30
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
S
10
W
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ENE
5
NE
25
ESE
25
NE
20
E
35
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
5
NW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
2.81
6:11AM
2.51
6:35PM
2.90
6:48AM
2.58
7:12PM
2.96
7:26AM
2.61
7:48PM
2.97
8:04AM
2.62
8:25PM
2.94
8:44AM
2.59
9:05PM
2.86
9:28AM
2.55
9:48PM
2.73
10:17AM
2.48
10:37PM
2.57
11:14AM
2.41
11:36PM
2.40
12:22PM
2.37
12:48AM
2.27
1:40PM
2.41
2:10AM
2.23
2:58PM
2.53
3:26AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.51
12:14PM
0.35
12:49AM
0.40
12:51PM
0.26
1:26AM
0.32
1:28PM
0.21
2:03AM
0.28
2:07PM
0.21
2:42AM
0.26
2:47PM
0.27
3:22AM
0.30
3:32PM
0.37
4:07AM
0.37
4:23PM
0.52
4:58AM
0.48
5:23PM
0.67
5:58AM
0.60
6:38PM
0.79
7:09AM
0.67
8:02PM
0.81
8:25AM
0.66
9:21PM
0.71
9:34AM
0.57
Thu
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tue
22
Sunrise--3:31--3:32--3:35--3:39--3:41--3:44--3:47--3:49--3:53--3:56--3:59--4:01
Sunset11:30--11:28--11:25--11:22--11:21--11:17--11:15--11:13--11:09--11:07--11:04--11:00--
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Rain (mm)
12--4--11-------2--251--24888569221-
Temp. °C111112121113141413131621181715151315151515151316141313131312131313141415
Feels °C (?)7856712121210101419161513121012121114139141398971012910121314

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

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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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