Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 Mar 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
5.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 14s period. 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 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 21st Mar)26ft (8.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 21st Mar)26ft (8.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sat morning, min -4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 18mm) heaviest on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu afternoon, min -8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, gales from the ESE by Thu morning).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Rating
(10 max)
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9
2
4
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9
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
9.5
WSW
7
WSW
5
WSW
4
W
4
SW
6
WSW
5.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.5
S
4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
3.5
SE
4
S
6.5
SW
8
SW
8.5
SW
Period(s) (?)15141311121313111011141313121211810131616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41422205298749400845231158895602767622178965162423176219781573107313773536138643177034154
Wind
(km/h)
75
WSW
45
WSW
15
SSW
45
NW
50
WNW
45
WNW
20
W
35
ENE
65
E
60
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
50
ESE
70
ESE
55
SSW
65
SW
55
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:14AM
3.14
7:34PM
3.14
7:50AM
3.03
8:12PM
3.07
8:28AM
2.83
8:53PM
2.91
9:12AM
2.57
9:42PM
2.69
10:04AM
2.28
10:47PM
2.45
11:21AM
2.02
12:24AM
2.29
1:18PM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:05AM
-0.11
1:23PM
-0.13
1:43AM
-0.04
1:59PM
-0.02
2:24AM
0.12
2:37PM
0.17
3:09AM
0.37
3:21PM
0.41
4:03AM
0.65
4:15PM
0.68
5:18AM
0.91
5:34PM
0.91
7:08AM
1.01
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:24--7:20--7:16--7:13--7:09--7:07--7:03-
Sunset--7:42--7:45--7:47--7:51--7:53--7:57--7:59
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light snow
light snow
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light snow
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cloud
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cloud
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clear
part cloud
snow showers
light snow
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------4144-2
Temp. °C011100-1-101-3-2-5-6-4-535424
Feels °C (?)-14-10-4-10-10-11-11-13-14-12-12-11-12-11-9-14-12-10-7-13-7
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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).

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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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