Þorlákshöfn in August
August is a good month for surfing at Þorlákshöfn (best: February).
Plan your trip to ÞorlákshöfnEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 14°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 19 sunny days, 17 rainy days
ÞorlákshöfnSouthern Region, IcelandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RKV 41 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1135 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
LahinchIreland · 1397 km away · water 17°C1.5 m waves3
BundoranIreland · 1277 km away · water 17°C1.1 m waves4
Thurso EastUnited Kingdom · 1115 km away · water 14°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Þorlákshöfn?
August is a good month for surfing at Þorlákshöfn (best: February). Waves 1.9 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Þorlákshöfn in August?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Þorlákshöfn in August?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Þorlákshöfn in August?
Around 14°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 19 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves), Lahinch (1.5 m waves) & Bundoran (1.1 m waves).