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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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 Friday (Mar 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 29th 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 dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 29mm) on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sat night, min -4°C on Fri night). Mainly severe gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, near gales from the W by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23832 | 30279 | 13187 | 1594 | 1174 | 663 | 5656 | 23838 | 37097 | 32819 | 22902 | 14872 | 6711 | 4942 | 5288 | 5349 | 3362 | 755 | 1202 | 3500 | 7721 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 4:58AM 2.85 | 5:17PM 2.73 | 5:33AM 2.94 | 5:50PM 2.88 | 6:05AM 2.97 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 11:11AM 0.24 | 11:21PM 0.18 | 11:43AM 0.12 | 11:55PM 0.09 | 12:12PM 0.06 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:16 | |
Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -9 | -13 | -15 | -9 | -10 | -3 | -10 | -6 | -10 | -10 | -5 | -5 | -10 | -11 | -7 | -4 | -6 | -6 | -9 | -9 | |
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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.












