Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.0° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
1.5
SE
6
2.4
ESE
8
1.5
SE
9
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.3
S
18
0.6
SW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
2.3
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
2.5
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
164
697
336
370
331
108
70
54
45
54
96
48
42
109
362
555
601
692
1101
1042
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
35
SE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
W
15
WSW
0
SW
10
SW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:57PM2.74m
9:18AM2.64m
9:32PM2.48m
9:58AM2.46m
10:10PM2.24m
10:45AM2.27m
10:58PM2.01m
11:53AM2.11m
00:18AM1.85m
1:35PM2.06m
2:12AM1.84m
3:06PM2.18m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.26m
3:06AM0.34m
3:26PM0.51m
3:41AM0.56m
4:07PM0.78m
4:20AM0.78m
4:59PM1.03m
5:12AM1.00m
6:19PM1.22m
6:36AM1.13m
8:13PM1.24m
8:21AM1.10m
9:34PM1.09m
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9:34
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9:27
9:22
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Temp °C
14
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11
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Feels °C
9
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7
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11
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8
8
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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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