Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf break

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 24 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
5.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 14s period. 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 11.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 27th Mar)38ft (11.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Thu morning. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 14mm) heaviest on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu afternoon, min -6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, severe gales from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sat night, min -4°C on Fri night). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
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2
3
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
5
SE
4
SSW
10
SSW
8.5
SW
7
SW
3.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
WSW
1.7
SW
6.5
SW
7
SW
8
WSW
7
WSW
6
WSW
4.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)14141313121291017171613111112141414141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5574344826362326134182234453217527153777623750393288259584117390205512737820473124805726
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
20
N
10
E
25
E
80
ESE
45
S
20
SSW
30
ENE
20
NNW
35
NNW
10
NNW
10
ESE
70
ESE
50
WSW
60
WSW
55
WSW
35
WSW
20
SSE
60
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossonononcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:11AM
2.33
2:56PM
2.08
3:26AM
2.52
3:56PM
2.31
4:17AM
2.70
4:41PM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
0.41
4:03AM
0.65
4:15PM
0.68
5:18AM
0.91
5:34PM
0.91
7:08AM
1.01
7:26PM
0.95
8:48AM
0.87
8:56PM
0.79
9:50AM
0.64
9:57PM
0.55
10:34AM
0.42
10:42PM
0.34
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise7:13--7:09--7:07--7:03--7:00--6:56--6:52--
Sunset-7:51--7:53--7:57--7:59--8:01--8:05--8:07-
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-1-2-3-4-4-3144221-3-24322327
Feels °C (?)-10-12-11-9-9-16-17-6-4-6-5-7-6-7-4-9-12-11-7-4-1
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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).

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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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