Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.9° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with S 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 (Aug 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s 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+) 3AM (Thu 20th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.3
S
18
0.5
SW
9
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.9
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
9
3
WSW
9
3
SW
9
3.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
1.7
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
9
3.5
SSE
10
2.4
S
10
2.4
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
54
36
46
45
60
127
334
1036
1499
1681
2124
2078
2600
435
378
2331
1124
917
667
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
NW
15
NW
20
WSW
15
W
10
SW
20
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
35
SW
35
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
20
ESE
25
NE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
15
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:10PM2.24m
10:45AM2.27m
10:58PM2.01m
11:53AM2.11m
00:18AM1.85m
1:35PM2.06m
2:12AM1.84m
3:06PM2.18m
3:31AM1.99m
4:02PM2.37m
4:20AM2.18m
4:43PM2.56m
Low Tide
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
9:32AM0.94m
10:22PM0.89m
10:20AM0.72m
10:58PM0.67m
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9:16
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 mm
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19
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4
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Temp °C
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11
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11
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11
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Feels °C
10
7
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9
7
10
9
8
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4
3
7
8
7
5
6
8
11
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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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