Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break

Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
10.3°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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 24,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Oct 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 2nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 5th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 5th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SE
7
2.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
4
SSE
14
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SSE
13
2.1
SSE
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SSE
10
1.7
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9
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SW
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9
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10
3.5
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2.4
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2.1
SSE
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7.5
SSW
13
7
SSW
14
4.5
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
1356
2693
4232
2781
2216
6226
3022
1107
732
446
763
888
1205
2195
2175
1070
394
19516
20398
6057
Wind (km/h)
45
ENE
40
SSE
30
E
35
E
25
SE
45
ENE
20
S
30
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
W
20
E
5
E
20
WSW
15
W
10
SW
40
E
50
SE
40
E
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
7:24PM2.97m
7:45AM3.05m
8:01PM2.81m
8:25AM2.92m
8:42PM2.59m
9:12AM2.73m
9:33PM2.33m
10:13AM2.50m
10:44PM2.08m
11:41AM2.33m
00:32AM1.96m
1:27PM2.34m
2:15AM2.07m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.03m
1:32AM0.02m
1:57PM0.16m
2:10AM0.17m
2:41PM0.36m
2:52AM0.39m
3:32PM0.61m
3:44AM0.63m
4:42PM0.85m
4:57AM0.85m
6:22PM0.97m
6:41AM0.93m
8:05PM0.86m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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