Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
5.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 15th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 15th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 15th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Sun afternoon, min -1°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 6mm) on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed night, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
0
0
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!
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
7
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.1
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
SSW
7.5
SSW
6.5
SW
4
SW
2.5
SW
1.9
SSW
1.1
SE
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
2.5
SSW
3.5
S
4.5
SSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)121112121121181815131181311111110791112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25809702396180657526213878124752676924529261421452984466356246521223250893287
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
55
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
50
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
N
40
NNW
40
NW
20
WSW
45
S
40
S
35
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
2.10
3:19PM
1.94
3:48AM
2.32
4:08PM
2.17
4:27AM
2.55
4:45PM
2.42
5:01AM
2.77
5:18PM
2.65
5:34AM
2.96
5:51PM
2.86
6:06AM
3.10
6:24PM
3.02
6:39AM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
1.18
9:20AM
1.12
9:19PM
0.97
10:07AM
0.86
10:07PM
0.71
10:42AM
0.59
10:45PM
0.45
11:14AM
0.33
11:20PM
0.22
11:45AM
0.10
11:54PM
0.04
12:17PM
-0.06
12:29AM
-0.08
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--7:48--7:45--7:41--7:37--7:35--7:31--7:28
Sunset7:17--7:21--7:23--7:27--7:30--7:32--7:36--
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light snow
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light snow
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------1518121
Temp. °C112222321232312455673
Feels °C (?)-7-6-4-3-9-7-10-7-7-7-10-6-3-4-7-5-3-5-20-3
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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).

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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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