Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
8.9°C
0.2° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 29th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue night, min 1°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
10
1.1
SE
11
1
SSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
12
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
3.5
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1380
1849
1350
2034
1167
488
230
138
124
254
329
603
433
408
314
190
120
175
166
104
2088
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
25
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
NW
15
WNW
0
NNE
30
SW
35
WSW
15
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
3:22PM2.42m
3:47AM2.40m
4:00PM2.61m
4:23AM2.64m
4:36PM2.78m
4:58AM2.87m
5:11PM2.92m
5:34AM3.05m
5:48PM2.99m
6:10AM3.17m
6:26PM2.99m
6:49AM3.21m
7:06PM2.91m
Low Tide
9:07AM0.79m
9:38PM0.59m
9:49AM0.56m
10:12PM0.36m
10:27AM0.35m
10:46PM0.16m
11:05AM0.17m
11:21PM0.01m
11:42AM0.05m
11:56PM-0.06m
12:22PM0.00m
00:33AM-0.06m
1:03PM0.04m
1:13AM0.02m
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Temp °C
3
4
3
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2
2
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2
2
2
1
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2
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3
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Feels °C
-1
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-6
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-2
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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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