Þorlákshöfn in May
May 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: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 8°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 10°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 19 sunny days, 20 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 May
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1135 km away · water 11°C1.8 m waves2
LahinchIreland · 1397 km away · water 14°C1.4 m waves3
Thurso EastUnited Kingdom · 1115 km away · water 10°C1.3 m waves4
BundoranIreland · 1277 km away · water 13°C1.1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Þorlákshöfn?
May is a good month for surfing at Þorlákshöfn (best: February). Waves 2.4 m, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 10°C.
How warm is the water at Þorlákshöfn in May?
About 8°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Þorlákshöfn in May?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Þorlákshöfn in May?
Around 10°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 19 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.8 m waves), Lahinch (1.4 m waves) & Thurso East (1.3 m waves).