Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 05 Apr 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
5.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period. 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 9.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 7th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 7th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 7th Apr)31ft (9.5m) 17s

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 Tue night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min -3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, severe gales from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Wed morning, min -1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
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0
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3
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6
7
6
4
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
2.4
ESE
5
SE
7.5
S
8.5
S
6.5
S
4.5
SSW
5
S
4
S
4.5
SSW
6.5
SW
5.5
SW
4
SSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2
SW
Period(s) (?)11111081016161412111112141313131313151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10678465547164913297683658714945542757273786597214798103254865724456945445551232571058
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
E
45
E
70
E
75
SE
65
SSE
45
S
40
S
30
S
50
S
40
SW
45
SW
45
SW
30
SW
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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on
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on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
2.89
8:02AM
2.60
8:22PM
2.75
8:32AM
2.42
8:56PM
2.57
9:04AM
2.22
9:36PM
2.36
9:46AM
2.02
10:33PM
2.16
10:54AM
1.85
12:05AM
2.04
12:53PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:37PM
0.24
2:02AM
0.39
2:06PM
0.40
2:34AM
0.59
2:36PM
0.58
3:10AM
0.80
3:11PM
0.78
3:53AM
1.02
3:57PM
0.97
5:00AM
1.19
5:10PM
1.12
6:47AM
1.22
7:01PM
1.14
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise6:31--6:28--6:24--6:20--6:16--6:13--6:09--
Sunset-8:25--8:29--8:31--8:35--8:37--8:40--8:44-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232346676665332122021
Feels °C (?)-5-4-5-11-14-9-5-3-2-2-5-4-8-8-7-4-3-3-6-3-4
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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).

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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