Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Break
Lat Long: 63.85° N 21.36° W

Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn

Issued: 5 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn sea temperature is
9.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
0.6
WSW
12
1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.8
S
8
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
234
111
499
1216
1088
898
932
647
425
272
225
177
166
393
382
225
92
99
109
95
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
NW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
S
10
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
35
ENE
35
S
25
SE
5
WSW
20
NNW
10
WNW
20
W
10
SW
15
SE
20
SE
0
SE
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:52PM2.76m
8:03AM2.39m
8:29PM2.66m
8:41AM2.30m
9:09PM2.56m
9:24AM2.21m
9:52PM2.46m
10:15AM2.14m
10:42PM2.37m
11:15AM2.11m
11:39PM2.32m
12:23PM2.15m
00:43AM2.32m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.60m
2:06PM0.52m
2:45AM0.67m
2:45PM0.60m
3:27AM0.73m
3:28PM0.68m
4:13AM0.76m
4:18PM0.77m
5:07AM0.77m
5:18PM0.84m
6:07AM0.74m
6:27PM0.85m
7:10AM0.66m
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3:19
3:17
3:15
3:14
3:12
3:10
3:08
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11:25
11:29
11:30
11:32
11:36
11:37
11:39
11:42
 mm
1
4
1
4
4
1
4
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
10
9
9
9
10
9
8
9
11
10
10
10
9
9
10
10
10
Feels °C
9
8
10
9
8
5
4
4
6
2
-1
4
4
0
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
0.7
SW
10
1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
8
1
SW
8
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.8
S
8
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
Energy kJ
411
234
96
499
1216
1088
898
932
647
425
272
225
153
120
393
382
225
92
99
109
95
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SW
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
55
86
111
146
116
72
42
64
60
35
35
140
177
166
52
42
32
70
61
29
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
9
0.3
S
15
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
14
14
86
73
38
1
5
4
7
11
11
51
29
22
3
2
11
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
1.2
WSW
9
0.7
SE
4
0.1
SE
6
0.6
ESE
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
Energy kJ
8
211
12
1
9
3
7
5
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
39
0
39
314
39
39
39
62
732
70
0
314
0
0
0
70
70
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Reykjanes Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Iceland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
5
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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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