Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
7.7°C
0.4° 

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 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 10th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 10th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 19th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min -3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm) heaviest on Fri afternoon, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Fri morning, min -5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
9
1
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
S
10
1.8
W
7
1.8
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
306
511
623
480
397
302
274
161
77
329
308
281
102
84
90
98
308
186
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
W
35
W
25
NW
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
0
SE
5
S
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
Wind State
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:08AM2.99m
6:21PM2.70m
6:41AM2.98m
6:53PM2.63m
7:14AM2.91m
7:26PM2.53m
7:48AM2.79m
8:00PM2.40m
8:25AM2.64m
8:37PM2.25m
9:07AM2.47m
9:21PM2.10m
Low Tide
11:52PM0.20m
12:21PM0.28m
00:24AM0.24m
12:54PM0.35m
00:56AM0.32m
1:28PM0.45m
1:28AM0.42m
2:03PM0.59m
2:03AM0.55m
2:42PM0.74m
2:41AM0.69m
3:26PM0.88m
clear
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light rain
light rain
light snow
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clear
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Temp °C
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5
6
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-1
-2
-1
0
1
5
6
4
-3
-5
-4
-3
-2
1
2
Feels °C
-3
-1
-2
-4
-7
-9
-5
-3
-3
-2
-2
-3
-10
-13
-11
-11
-9
-7
-5
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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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