Surf Forecasts:
Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 59 | 40 | 62 | 318 | 398 | 689 | 938 | 619 | 365 | 193 | 130 | 116 | 103 | 116 | 169 | 214 | 326 | 1136 | 639 | 241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | off | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:49AM2.37m | 2:33PM2.45m | 2:51AM2.47m | 3:30PM2.66m | 3:50AM2.59m | 4:23PM2.88m | 4:44AM2.70m | 5:14PM3.06m | 5:36AM2.77m | 6:04PM3.19m | 6:26AM2.79m | 6:53PM3.25m | 7:15AM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.78m | 8:11AM0.55m | 8:44PM0.65m | 9:08AM0.42m | 9:44PM0.49m | 10:01AM0.29m | 10:39PM0.32m | 10:52AM0.17m | 11:32PM0.19m | 11:42AM0.08m | 00:23AM0.11m | 12:30PM0.04m | 1:13AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 3:06 | — | — | 3:04 | — | — | 3:03 | — | — | 3:02 | — | — | 3:01 | — | — | 3:00 | — | — | 3:00 | |
— | 11:42 | — | — | 11:44 | — | — | 11:45 | — | — | 11:46 | — | — | 11:47 | — | — | 11:50 | — | — | 11:51 | 11:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSE 7 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | ESE 10 |
46 | 59 | 40 | 21 | 188 | 398 | 689 | 938 | 619 | 365 | 193 | 130 | 116 | 103 | 116 | 169 | 214 | 282 | 460 | 221 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SW 11 | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 10 |
20 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 181 | 83 | 172 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 44 | 39 | 42 | 70 | 67 | 115 | 163 | 82 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 7 | S 13 | — | SW 9 | S 12 | SE 6 | — | S 18 | S 17 | E 12 | ESE 10 | E 7 | S 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 13 |
8 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 130 | 13 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 89 | 59 | — | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — |
95 | 30 | 4 | 62 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 34 | 51 | 103 | 326 | 1136 | 639 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 54 | 314 | 1050 | 51 | 0 | 39 | 54 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











