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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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
11.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 22nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.2
S
0.3
SSE
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.3
WSW
0.3
S
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1311101010181211161116791212121211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6093831301239024266245244619125710991999283030171531734540380
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
15
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
NW
5
SW
15
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
15
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrossoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
2.61
4:23AM
2.39
4:42PM
2.78
5:01AM
2.59
5:18PM
2.90
5:34AM
2.74
5:50PM
2.97
6:05AM
2.86
6:19PM
2.98
6:34AM
2.93
6:47PM
2.94
7:02AM
2.94
7:15PM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:33AM
0.70
10:19PM
0.58
10:23AM
0.47
10:57PM
0.38
11:02AM
0.29
11:30PM
0.23
11:37AM
0.16
11:59PM
0.13
12:09PM
0.09
12:27AM
0.09
12:39PM
0.09
12:54AM
0.10
1:09PM
0.16
1:20AM
0.18
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:54--6:58--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:09--7:11--
Sunset-7:42--7:37--7:35--7:30--7:28--7:23--7:21-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------152-3
Temp. °C58657446589910109101010101110
Feels °C (?)-21-1-11-1021555987434875
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Reykjanes Peninsula

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn (calm at Selfoss 34 km from Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn). 1.3m 14s groundswell from the S with a 0.8m 11s groundswell from the SE and a 0.4m 8s swell from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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