Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
11.3°C
0.6° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 19th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 17th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
3
3
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
9
7
4
0
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
9
1.1
SSE
9
2
SSE
7
2.4
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
2.4
SSE
6
2.5
S
8
4.5
SW
12
5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
217
361
956
481
441
443
301
225
141
450
935
5606
9173
6250
2977
1514
1142
999
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
35
ESE
35
E
20
NE
10
NW
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
10
S
55
ESE
25
SW
35
SE
10
NNW
15
W
15
SW
20
ENE
15
NE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:59AM3.04m
7:15PM3.05m
7:32AM3.00m
7:47PM2.88m
8:05AM2.90m
8:18PM2.68m
8:38AM2.74m
8:49PM2.45m
9:13AM2.54m
9:23PM2.22m
9:55AM2.31m
10:06PM1.99m
Low Tide
00:52AM-0.06m
1:06PM-0.04m
1:23AM0.01m
1:40PM0.09m
1:53AM0.15m
2:14PM0.29m
2:24AM0.34m
2:48PM0.54m
2:55AM0.56m
3:26PM0.80m
3:30AM0.80m
4:12PM1.05m
cloud
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6:41
6:43
6:47
6:48
6:52
6:54
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7:59
7:55
7:52
7:49
7:45
7:42
 mm
1
3
1
14
7
7
3
1
Temp °C
9
9
9
10
10
10
8
7
9
9
10
10
9
9
10
9
9
11
10
Feels °C
6
2
1
5
7
7
3
4
6
-1
0
5
2
6
6
5
4
7
8
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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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