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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 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
6.9° C
 (Which is 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Thu night, min -5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mild with light rain (total 8mm) on Sun morning Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sat night, min -2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
!
7
6
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
5
8
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
SW
4.5
SW
5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
3
S
4.5
SSW
2
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)14151211121917151412121211108111414141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)129107725714415059123467440284711126462021691481029444016007161641547522598
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
35
SE
50
SSE
35
SSE
20
WNW
15
NNW
20
ENE
20
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50PM
1.96
2:45AM
2.18
3:06PM
2.00
3:47AM
2.32
4:04PM
2.12
4:36AM
2.49
4:50PM
2.27
5:16AM
2.66
5:29PM
2.40
5:53AM
2.80
6:05PM
2.52
6:27AM
2.92
6:38PM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
0.98
9:07AM
1.08
9:13PM
0.92
10:07AM
0.96
10:08PM
0.79
10:52AM
0.81
10:52PM
0.64
11:31AM
0.65
11:30PM
0.48
12:06PM
0.51
12:06AM
0.33
12:39PM
0.38
12:40AM
0.22
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise10:53--10:52--10:49--10:47--10:45--10:42--10:40--
Sunset-4:13--4:15--4:19--4:22--4:24--4:28--4:30-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod snow
mod rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------242-731
Temp. °C-3-3-4-200-1010-1-1047622444
Feels °C (?)-13-12-10-9-7-7-6-6-5-6-7-6-8-5-4-3-4-2-2-2-1
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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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