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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surf Forecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
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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 Friday (May 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 07) 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 Monday (May 06) at 3AM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 7th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 7th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 64 | 39 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 54 | 84 | 200 | 268 | 233 | 241 | 335 | 558 | 392 | 244 | 292 | 55 | 21 | 276 | 899 | 853 | 836 | 1202 | 950 | 595 | 292 | 156 | 112 | 449 | 1379 | 1297 | 1216 | 1128 | 850 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42AM 2.17 | 10:24PM 2.40 | 10:57AM 2.02 | 11:47PM 2.32 | 12:36PM 2.01 | 1:16AM 2.37 | 2:02PM 2.16 | 2:28AM 2.53 | 3:06PM 2.41 | 3:25AM 2.72 | 3:58PM 2.67 | 4:15AM 2.88 | 4:43PM 2.92 | 5:00AM 2.98 | 5:25PM 3.10 | 5:43AM 3.00 | 6:06PM 3.20 | 6:24AM 2.95 | 6:47PM 3.21 | 7:05AM 2.83 | 7:28PM 3.13 | 7:45AM 2.66 | 8:10PM 2.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:52PM 0.76 | 4:56AM 0.90 | 5:08PM 0.88 | 6:26AM 0.89 | 6:41PM 0.87 | 7:50AM 0.73 | 8:04PM 0.72 | 8:54AM 0.49 | 9:09PM 0.49 | 9:45AM 0.25 | 10:03PM 0.26 | 10:29AM 0.06 | 10:51PM 0.09 | 11:11AM -0.05 | 11:36PM -0.01 | 11:50AM -0.08 | 12:19AM -0.02 | 12:30PM -0.03 | 1:02AM 0.07 | 1:09PM 0.09 | 1:45AM 0.23 | 1:48PM 0.26 | 2:29AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:01 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:04 | - | - | 10:07 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:16 | - | - | 10:20 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | - |
Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Feels °C (?) | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). 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.