Eskifjörður today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time to fish 3:20–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Water 45 °F
- Wind · air 6 mph · 40 °F from the NNW, gusts 11 · clear
- Sun 8:35 am–4:44 pm 8 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.69 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:24–4:24 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Nov 9–11 new moon
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Eskifjörður the sun rises at 8:35 am and sets at 4:44 pm: 8 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:24 am to 4:24 am and from 2:56 pm to 4:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph). Clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Eskifjörður today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:56–4:56 pm
- Sunset at 4:44 pm, golden hour from 3:16 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: albacore, yellowfin tuna, Atlantic cod and striped marlin. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Eskifjörður, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Eskifjörður
Tides in Eskifjörður: not available yet
There is no tide station near Eskifjörður, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Stöðvarfjörður · 17 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Eskifjörður
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Eskifjörður: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °F).
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 12:50 am (local time).
Weather in Eskifjörður
Now in Eskifjörður
- Low / high
- 39 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.39 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Heavy drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 41° | 42° | 46° | 48° | 47° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NW | 3 N | 2 ENE | 5 ENE | 6 E | 6 ESE | 5 ESE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 40° 7 NW
- 3:00 am 40° 3 N
- 6:00 am 41° 2 ENE
- 9:00 am 42° 5 ENE
- 12:00 pm 46° 6 E
- 3:00 pm 48° 6 ESE
- 6:00 pm 47° 5 ESE
- 9:00 pm 45° 3 E
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 39 / 49 °F | 8 mph ENE | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph NW | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 42 °F | 9 mph NW | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 41 °F | 8 mph NNW | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 50 °F | 9 mph NNW | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 45 °F | 4 mph WNW | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 41 °F | 5 mph WNW | |
| Thu 5 | 33 / 42 °F | 3 mph W | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 46 °F | 4 mph SSW | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 43 °F | 9 mph NW | |
| Sun 8 | 29 / 40 °F | 5 mph SW | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 35 °F | 3 mph W | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 39 °F | 2 mph WNW | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 42 °F | 4 mph ESE |
- Fri 30 Light rain 37° / 46° 7 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 36° / 42° 9 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 35° / 41° 8 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 50° 9 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 45° 4 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 33° / 41° 5 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 33° / 42° 3 mph
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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.5 °F; normal high: 42 °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 12:50 am (local time).
The sun in Eskifjörður
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 7:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (11° high)
- Daylight 8 h 9 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:16 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,609 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Eskifjörður
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:24–4:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:56–4:56 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Eskifjörður
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Frystihúsbryggja 0.1 mi
- Smábátabryggja 0.2 mi
- Eimskipabryggja 0.3 mi
- Bæjarbryggja 0.3 mi
- Legubryggja 0.3 mi
- Bræðslubryggja 0.4 mi
- Mjölbryggja 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Eskifjarðarhöfn 0.2 mi
- Mjóeyrarhöfn 4.3 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 500 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Eskifjörður) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep420 ft
- 33 ft deep500 ft
- 66 ft deep600 ft
- 164 ft deep0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 500 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 500 ft and 66 ft at 600 ft from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
phare de Gríma 5.4 mi southeast
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near EskifjörðurTides nearby
- Reyðarfjörður6.6 mi
- Fáskrúðsfjörður9.8 mi
- Neskaupstaður11 mi
- Seyðisfjörður13 mi
- Stöðvarfjörður17 mi
- Breiðdalsvík19 mi
- Djúpivogur30 mi
- Bakkagerði32 mi
Eskifjörður at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,043 people. Coordinates: 65.073° N, 14.015° W.
- It is 67 mi northeast of Höfn, the main place in East. The sun rises at the same time and sets 9 min earlier than in Höfn.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Eskifjørdur - høfn (0.5 mi), Mjóeyrarhöfn (4.2 mi).
Questions about EskifjörðurQuestions
What time is sunset today in Eskifjörður?
At 4:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Eskifjörður?
At 8:38 am. First light comes at 6:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:24–4:24 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Eskifjörður?
Light rain, from 39 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Eskifjörður?
The best time to visit Eskifjörður is from June to August: highs of 52 °F to 55 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 5 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).