Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
8.7°C
0.1° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 9,547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 4th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
2
0
0
3
0
6
6
2
3
2
4
2
0
2
5
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
10
2.2
SW
9
1.7
WSW
7
1.2
SSW
10
3.5
S
10
4
SSW
12
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
12
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
11
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
10
3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
10
4
SW
11
4
SW
12
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2054
679
329
274
2801
4567
5195
4016
3904
2502
1660
3084
4752
2210
1368
2608
3865
4024
2483
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
30
ENE
55
SE
20
S
25
SE
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
S
35
SSE
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
35
SE
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:49AM3.21m
7:06PM2.91m
7:30AM3.15m
7:49PM2.75m
8:15AM3.01m
8:36PM2.54m
9:08AM2.81m
9:33PM2.30m
10:12AM2.59m
10:47PM2.10m
11:34AM2.42m
00:22AM2.03m
Low Tide
00:33AM-0.06m
1:03PM0.04m
1:13AM0.02m
1:47PM0.16m
1:55AM0.17m
2:35PM0.35m
2:43AM0.38m
3:32PM0.57m
3:40AM0.60m
4:43PM0.76m
4:54AM0.78m
6:12PM0.84m
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6
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8
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Temp °C
5
5
6
9
9
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
8
7
Feels °C
0
2
4
-2
-2
3
0
0
0
0
-1
-3
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
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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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