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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 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 6.8°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.6 °C max: 7.4 °C min: 6.0 °C)
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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 6.8°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.6 °C max: 7.4 °C min: 6.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn this week:

The surf forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 12 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 9PM. 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 Friday (Mar 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 20th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 22nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 19th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
WSW
6
WSW
5.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
S
5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
4
SE
4
SSE
2.2
SW
2.5
SE
2.5
SW
3
SE
3.5
SE
3.5
SE
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
SW
2
SW
1.9
SE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)111211812111111151414131212121181011913991014141513111010111211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)58961029368966694592396209023869796382023101876138189764425821802940108910832235128319692309237931083525122683169272170396367637791
Wind
(km/h)
45
SW
55
SW
40
WSW
15
SE
50
E
15
E
15
N
45
NW
45
NW
45
NW
40
NNW
35
N
20
N
25
NE
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
20
NE
15
E
20
ESE
35
SE
45
ESE
45
SE
35
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
1.84
3:09AM
2.22
3:42PM
2.02
4:06AM
2.40
4:27PM
2.22
4:44AM
2.57
5:00PM
2.42
5:16AM
2.72
5:30PM
2.59
5:44AM
2.83
5:58PM
2.74
6:11AM
2.90
6:25PM
2.84
6:38AM
2.92
6:52PM
2.90
7:04AM
2.88
7:19PM
2.91
7:30AM
2.80
7:47PM
2.87
7:57AM
2.69
8:16PM
2.78
8:26AM
2.55
8:49PM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.10
9:41AM
1.00
9:40PM
0.91
10:26AM
0.80
10:25PM
0.70
10:59AM
0.60
11:00PM
0.50
11:27AM
0.42
11:31PM
0.33
11:53AM
0.28
12:01AM
0.21
12:19PM
0.18
12:29AM
0.15
12:44PM
0.13
12:58AM
0.15
1:10PM
0.14
1:26AM
0.21
1:36PM
0.20
1:56AM
0.32
2:04PM
0.31
2:26AM
0.48
2:34PM
0.45
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise7:28--7:24--7:20--7:16--7:13--7:09--7:07--7:03--7:00--6:56--6:52--6:48--
Sunset-7:38--7:42--7:45--7:47--7:51--7:53--7:57--7:59--8:01--8:05--8:07--8:10-
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Rain (mm)
----73------------------------------
Temp. °C11235521-2-3-2-3-30-1020022455342343343232
Feels °C (?)-11-12-6-301-3-10-15-15-13-13-11-7-8-8-7-7-6-4-6-6-6-4-3-2-3-4-3-3-11-2-4-4-5

Short Range Forecast: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Wed afternoon. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed afternoon, min -3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Sun afternoon, min -4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min -2°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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