Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.3° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SW 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 (Jul 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
2
1
2
2
0
1
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3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
8
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2.2
SW
10
2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
1.4
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1.5
SW
9
1.4
SW
9
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
13
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
1952
1444
1259
974
703
516
440
300
274
211
342
307
224
172
99
53
321
469
387
240
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
W
20
NW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
20
W
10
WSW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
High Tide
4:11PM2.79m
4:35AM2.54m
5:07PM3.01m
5:30AM2.67m
5:58PM3.17m
6:19AM2.77m
6:45PM3.26m
7:05AM2.81m
7:30PM3.26m
7:50AM2.80m
8:14PM3.17m
8:33AM2.73m
8:56PM2.99m
9:17AM2.63m
Low Tide
10:31PM0.45m
10:41AM0.29m
11:26PM0.27m
11:34AM0.14m
00:17AM0.13m
12:22PM0.02m
1:03AM0.05m
1:08PM-0.03m
1:48AM0.05m
1:53PM0.00m
2:30AM0.11m
2:37PM0.12m
3:12AM0.24m
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3:35
3:39
3:41
3:44
3:47
3:49
3:53
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11:25
11:22
11:21
11:17
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11:07
 mm
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2
6
2
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Temp °C
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
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10
13
11
11
14
14
13
13
11
11
Feels °C
4
4
7
6
5
6
7
7
7
7
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7
9
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10
11
9
8
8
9
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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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