Þorlákshöfn in January
January 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: 4.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 5°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 2°C by day, -3°C at night
- Weather: 0 sunny days, 17 rainy days
ÞorlákshöfnSouthern Region, IcelandIntermediate and up · 6/5 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 January
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1135 km away · water 9°C3.6 m waves2
LahinchIreland · 1397 km away · water 8°C2.7 m waves3
BundoranIreland · 1277 km away · water 8°C2 m waves4
Thurso EastUnited Kingdom · 1115 km away · water 9°C2.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Þorlákshöfn?
January is a good month for surfing at Þorlákshöfn (best: February). Waves 4.1 m, water 5°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 2°C.
How warm is the water at Þorlákshöfn in January?
About 5°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Þorlákshöfn in January?
About 4.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Þorlákshöfn in January?
Around 2°C by day and -3°C at night, with about 0 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (3.6 m waves), Lahinch (2.7 m waves) & Bundoran (2 m waves).