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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast
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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 Tuesday (May 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 7th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 8th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 817 | 966 | 951 | 481 | 306 | 117 | 400 | 325 | 575 | 305 | 500 | 919 | 799 | 700 | 2555 | 2362 | 1846 | 861 | 421 | 211 | 70 | 56 | 96 | 295 | 545 | 818 | 612 | 537 | 470 | 331 | 197 | 125 | 86 | 103 | 110 | 103 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 8:27AM 2.46 | 8:55PM 2.76 | 9:13AM 2.25 | 9:45PM 2.53 | 10:07AM 2.06 | 10:46PM 2.33 | 11:18AM 1.93 | 12:01AM 2.20 | 12:44PM 1.91 | 1:17AM 2.17 | 1:59PM 2.00 | 2:20AM 2.22 | 2:55PM 2.16 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 2:29PM 0.46 | 3:16AM 0.66 | 3:15PM 0.67 | 4:10AM 0.87 | 4:09PM 0.86 | 5:17AM 1.00 | 5:20PM 1.00 | 6:36AM 1.04 | 6:45PM 1.04 | 7:48AM 0.96 | 8:00PM 0.98 | 8:42AM 0.83 | 8:57PM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:11 | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:07 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:16 | - | - | 10:20 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:27 | - | - | 10:30 | - | - | 10:32 | - | - | 10:36 | - | - | 10:38 | - | - | 10:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | - | - | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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