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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn Surf Forecast
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Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn surfForecast / Reykjanes Peninsula / Iceland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 23 Nov 2024 GMT
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 Sunday (Nov 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 24th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 28th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 24th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Þorlákshöfn or Porlackshofn over the next 12 days.
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 192 | 485 | 913 | 1099 | 991 | 666 | 309 | 158 | 138 | 55 | 31 | 76 | 287 | 374 | 579 | 656 | 264 | 113 | 184 | 377 | 311 | 379 | 429 | 157 | 81 | 37 | 60 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 29 | 28 | 940 | 7974 | 13326 | 11835 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | on | glass | off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:36AM 2.25 | 12:19AM 1.94 | 12:52PM 2.17 | 1:37AM 2.00 | 1:59PM 2.19 | 2:38AM 2.15 | 2:52PM 2.25 | 3:24AM 2.32 | 3:35PM 2.34 | 4:03AM 2.49 | 4:14PM 2.43 | 4:38AM 2.65 | 4:49PM 2.51 | 5:12AM 2.78 | 5:23PM 2.57 | 5:45AM 2.87 | 5:57PM 2.60 | 6:19AM 2.92 | 6:31PM 2.60 | 6:54AM 2.93 | 7:07PM 2.57 | 7:31AM 2.89 | 7:44PM 2.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 0.98 | 6:20AM 1.02 | 7:24PM 0.95 | 7:40AM 0.99 | 8:22PM 0.84 | 8:42AM 0.89 | 9:07PM 0.72 | 9:30AM 0.77 | 9:45PM 0.60 | 10:11AM 0.65 | 10:20PM 0.49 | 10:48AM 0.54 | 10:53PM 0.41 | 11:23AM 0.46 | 11:27PM 0.34 | 11:58AM 0.42 | 12:00AM 0.31 | 12:33PM 0.40 | 12:35AM 0.30 | 1:09PM 0.42 | 1:11AM 0.33 | 1:47PM 0.46 | 1:49AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 10:17 | - | - | 10:19 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:26 | - | - | 10:29 | - | - | 10:32 | - | - | 10:34 | - | - | 10:37 | - | - | 10:40 | - | - | 10:42 | - | - | 10:45 | - | - | 10:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 3:57 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:51 | - | - | 3:48 | - | - | 3:48 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:41 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | -3 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -8 | -7 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -8 | -9 | -8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -12 | -13 | -15 | -16 | -13 | -12 | -10 | -11 | -7 | -5 | -6 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -6 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -13 | -16 | -18 | -17 | -14 | -14 | -13 | -14 | -15 | -4 | -5 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -3°C on Sat morning, min -5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Wed morning, min -5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -5°C on Fri morning, min -9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu morning, min -9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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