Seltjarnarnes tides today
- Tide now 5.0 ft ↓ falling · low 1:51 am (2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 46 °F slight · 5.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 16 mph · 43 °F from the E, gusts 24 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.0–3.1 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 8:58 am–5:24 pm 8 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
Today in Seltjarnarnes there are high tides at 7:17 am (15.1 ft) and 7:38 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:51 am. The sun rises at 8:58 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 8 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (16 mph). Overcast, 43 °F.
Fishing in Seltjarnarnes today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:17 am, coefficient 100
- Sunrise at 8:58 am
- Rising pressure (+0.50 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 8:20 am, combines the 7:17 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, with the 1:38 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:10 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:11 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock, European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Seltjarnarnes
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Almost no wind
- Low tide at 1:38 pm: more sand
- Feels like 40 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 1:11 am
Low tide at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:17 am and 7:38 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Seltjarnarnes
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- Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík 3.0 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Skarfaklettur 3.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Áttæringsvör 4.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Virkisfjara 4.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Hulduvör 4.2 mi · E
- Sandsteinsfjara 4.2 mi · E
- Bæjarvör 4.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Kapalsandur 4.4 mi · E
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Seltjarnarnes
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:11 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:17 am 15.1 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 1:38 pm 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:38 pm 13.9 ft · coef. 97
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 57 min to low tide at 1:51 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:17 am high tide and 97 for the 7:38 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 26 (15.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 13.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 3.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 8:58 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 1:11 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:17 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 1:38 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 13.9 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:25 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:02 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:59 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 13.3 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:05 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 2:35 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:47 am · 14.2 ft | Low tide 3:14 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 12.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:08 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:11 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 10.7 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:14 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 5:50 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 5.1 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 43% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:18 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 1:16 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:13 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 7:46 am · 8:09 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Reykjavík station (TICON-4), 1.7 mi from Seltjarnarnes. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Seltjarnarnes
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 7.8 ft with a period of 14 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Seltjarnarnes today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.5 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 1:38 pm)
- Light: First light 8:07 am · sunrise 8:58 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 6:16 pm
- Tide: low 1:11 am (1.6 ft), high 7:17 am (15.1 ft), low 1:38 pm (1.9 ft) and high 7:38 pm (13.9 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 45.5 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 48 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Seltjarnarnes today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:38 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm
- 2.5 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:11 am (12:50–1:30 am), high tide 7:17 am (7:00–7:40 am), low tide 1:38 pm (1:20–2:00 pm) and high tide 7:38 pm (7:20–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Akurey 1.5 mi
- DIVE.IS - PADI 5 Star Dive Center Iceland 1.7 mi
- Snorkel Silfra 2.0 mi
- Diving Island 2.8 mi
- DIVE.IS 3.8 mi
- Magmadive 4.5 mi
- DIVEICELAND.COM 6.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Seltjarnarnes
Now in Seltjarnarnes
- Low / high
- 39 / 44 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.47 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 44° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 44° | 40° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 8 NNW | 13 NNW | 7 NNW | 1 SE | 1 SE | 5 E | 11 E |
| Gusts | 2 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 43° 16 E 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 20 E 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 28 E 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 24 S 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 16 S 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 17 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 13 SSE 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 9 SE 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 44 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 7:17 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 51 °F | 29 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 7:59 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 45 °F | 15 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | 8:47 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 44 °F | 17 mph S | 7.7 ft | 9:44 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 49 °F | 13 mph SSE | 6.8 ft | 10:58 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 50 °F | 32 mph SSE | 4.8 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 50 °F | 26 mph S | 7.8 ft | 1:16 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 46 °F | 19 mph S | 6.4 ft | 2:34 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 46 °F | 18 mph S | 5.3 ft | 3:35 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 46 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 4:22 am · 4:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 32 / 41 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | 5:01 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 41 °F | 18 mph SSW | 8.6 ft | 5:36 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 40 °F | 11 mph SSW | 7.8 ft | 6:09 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 46 °F | 21 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 6:40 am · 6:54 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 43° / 51° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 42° / 45° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 44° 7.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 39° / 49° 6.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 50° 4.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 39° / 50° 7.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 39° / 46° 6.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (45 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Seltjarnarnes
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:10 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 8:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (13° high)
- Daylight 8 h 25 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,368 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Seltjarnarnes
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Seltjarnarnes
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grandabryggja 1.6 mi
- Faxagarður 1.8 mi
- Ingólfsgarður 1.9 mi
- Eyjargarður 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Vesturvör 0.3 mi
- Reykjavíkurhöfn 1.7 mi
- Veiðifélagið 2.9 mi
- Vesturröst 3.1 mi
- Skeljungur 4.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Seltjarnarnes) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep0.75 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.75 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Gróttuviti 1.2 mi northwest
- Light
- 3 flashes every 20 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl(3) WRG 20s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 79 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 75 ft
- Built
- 1897
Other lighthouses nearby: Norðurgarður lighthouse (1.9 mi east), Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse (1.9 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SeltjarnarnesTides nearby
- Reykjavík3.2 mi
- Álftanes3.7 mi
- Kópavogur3.7 mi
- Garðabær5.0 mi
- Hafnarfjörður6.2 mi
- Grundarhverfi7.7 mi
- Mosfellsbær8.9 mi
- Akranes12 mi
- Vogar17 mi
- Keflavík20 mi
Seltjarnarnes at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,726 people. Coordinates: 64.153° N, 21.995° W.
- It is 3.2 mi west of Reykjavík, the main place in Capital Region. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Reykjavík.
- The nearest tide station, Reykjavík, is 1.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fiskihöfn (1.6 mi), Nauthólsvík (2.9 mi), Kirkjusandur (3.2 mi), Vatnagarðar (4.2 mi).
Questions about SeltjarnarnesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Seltjarnarnes?
Today in Seltjarnarnes there are high tides at 7:17 am (15.1 ft) and 7:38 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Seltjarnarnes?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Seltjarnarnes?
At 9:02 am. First light comes at 7:13 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:54–3:54 am, Major 2:25–4:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Seltjarnarnes?
Light rain, from 39 °F to 44 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (16 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Seltjarnarnes?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the southwest. The water is 45.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Seltjarnarnes?
The best time to visit Seltjarnarnes is from June to August: highs of 53 °F to 56 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Reykjavík station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).