Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
9.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WSW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 30th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
3
E
8
2.5
E
8
1.5
S
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1
SW
14
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
331
153
98
44
30
40
100
208
1267
957
545
551
494
218
230
147
138
390
759
320
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
5
S
10
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
SE
5
E
10
ENE
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
3:36PM2.45m
3:50AM2.40m
4:17PM2.58m
4:31AM2.44m
4:55PM2.70m
5:08AM2.49m
5:30PM2.79m
5:43AM2.52m
6:05PM2.84m
6:18AM2.53m
6:40PM2.85m
6:52AM2.51m
7:15PM2.82m
7:27AM2.46m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.66m
9:59AM0.52m
10:28PM0.58m
10:36AM0.46m
11:07PM0.52m
11:11AM0.42m
11:43PM0.49m
11:45AM0.40m
00:18AM0.48m
12:19PM0.40m
00:54AM0.50m
12:54PM0.41m
1:30AM0.54m
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cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
3:36
3:33
3:31
3:29
3:27
3:24
3:21
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
11:07
11:09
11:13
11:15
11:17
11:21
11:23
11:25
2
1
1
12
3
2
1
Temp °C
8
7
7
8
8
5
4
4
5
6
6
8
9
9
11
13
11
9
9
9
11
2
4
4
4
4
-2
-2
-2
0
2
3
6
7
7
10
10
8
7
7
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
S
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1
SW
14
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
447
331
153
98
44
30
40
100
208
210
232
545
551
494
218
230
147
138
390
759
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
S
6
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.9
SSW
9
0.3
S
18
0.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
8
8
25
26
12
30
24
97
118
77
254
55
40
17
30
20
48
59
153
55
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
SW
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
6
13
40
48
50
96
75
73
18
6
20
9
42
29
17
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
3
E
8
2.5
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
SE
4
1.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
3
5
4
2
1267
957
336
143
27
111
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
992
0
39
732
732
51
51
51
51
51
51
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
51
0
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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