Höfn tides today
- Tide now -3.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:07 am (-4.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 47 °F moderate · 8.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 38 °F from the NE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.1–4.7 ft Good day · 6/10 · 8:00–10:00 am
- Sun 8:32 am–4:56 pm 8 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
Today in Höfn there are high tides at 5:52 am (4.4 ft) and 6:06 pm (3.0 ft) and low tide at 12:07 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:07 am. The sun rises at 8:32 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 8 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:57 pm to 3:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 38 °F.
Fishing in Höfn today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:06 pm, coefficient 99
- Sunset at 4:56 pm, golden hour from 3:35 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.93 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and 6.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 6:06 pm high tide and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:07 am low tide, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: albacore, yellowfin tuna, Atlantic mackerel and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Höfn
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Low tide at 12:07 pm: more sand
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Dangerous for swimming: 9.3 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 47 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 9.3 ft
9.3 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 47 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:07 pm
Low tide at 12:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:52 am and 6:06 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 Höfn
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Tides in Höfn
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:52 am 4.4 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 12:07 pm -3.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 99
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 26 min to low tide at 12:07 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 5:52 am high tide and 99 for the 6:06 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.1 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 25 (4.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-4.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 8.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 2.5 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 | 8:32 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 5:52 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · -3.7 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 3.0 ft | — | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:57 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 8:35 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 6:36 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · -3.3 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:01 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:38 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 12:50 am · -3.7 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 1:39 pm · -2.8 ft | High tide 7:36 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:41 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 1:38 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 8:18 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 2:34 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 65% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:45 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 9:24 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 3:43 pm · -1.8 ft | High tide 9:51 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:48 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 10:44 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:09 pm · -1.6 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:51 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 5:26 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 12:08 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · -1.8 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 32% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:41 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Höfn has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Höfn
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 12 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (rough).
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 (+1.2 °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 11:41 pm (local time).
Surf in Höfn today
Surf today
Good- 5.6–8.7 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (8.7 ft): for experienced surfers
- 8.4 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:07 pm)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 7:40 am · sunrise 8:32 am · sunset 4:56 pm · last light 5:48 pm
- Tide: high 5:52 am (4.4 ft), low 12:07 pm (-3.7 ft) and high 6:06 pm (3.0 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 46.6 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 886 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with big surf.
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 Höfn today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 7.8 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:52 am (5:30–6:10 am), low tide 12:07 pm (11:50 am–12:30 pm), high tide 6:06 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and low tide 12:07 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.1 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.93 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 46.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:48 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and a big swell.
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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Weather in Höfn
Now in Höfn
- Low / high
- 39 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 33 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: +0.47 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 43° | 43° | 41° | 40° | 44° | 47° | 42° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 5 WNW | 4 NW | 5 N | 3 NW | 3 WSW | 5 NNE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| Waves | 8.0 ft | 8.9 ft | 9.6 ft | 9.4 ft | 8.8 ft | 7.7 ft | 6.8 ft | 5.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 38° 5 NE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 6 NE 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 8 ENE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 14 ENE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 16 SSE 5.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 9 S 7.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 5 SSW 8.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 0 SSE 8.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 47 °F | 8 mph NNW | 9.6 ft | 5:52 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 49 °F | 15 mph E | 9.3 ft | 6:36 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 44 °F | 12 mph WSW | 12 ft | 7:23 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 44 °F | 15 mph SW | 9.9 ft | 8:18 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 42 °F | 6 mph N | 7.6 ft | 9:24 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 47 °F | 17 mph WSW | 8.0 ft | 10:44 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 49 °F | 20 mph SSW | 8.9 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 45 °F | 14 mph WSW | 7.7 ft | 12:46 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 49 °F | 26 mph SW | 5.9 ft | 1:52 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 49 °F | 28 mph SSW | 5.6 ft | 2:43 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 45 °F | 16 mph SE | 7.3 ft | 3:26 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 44 °F | 23 mph SW | 6.0 ft | 4:04 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 44 °F | 18 mph SW | 6.1 ft | 4:40 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 46 °F | 13 mph W | 4.7 ft | 5:14 am · 5:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 38° / 49° 9.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 39° / 44° 12 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 37° / 44° 9.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 35° / 42° 7.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 40° / 47° 8.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 46° / 49° 8.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 39° / 45° 7.7 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °F; normal high: 44 °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 11:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Höfn
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 6:45 pm
- Civil dawn 7:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:48 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (13° high)
- Daylight 8 h 25 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:35 pm
- Full dark 6:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,828 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Höfn
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:57–3:57 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 Höfn
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.55 mi from shore and 1 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Höfn) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.7 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. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.7 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.7 mi out.
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 Hellir 1.2 mi southeast
Other lighthouses nearby: phare de Hvanney (1.7 mi south).
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Tides near HöfnTides nearby
All places in East, A to Z (11) →Höfn at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,690 people. Coordinates: 64.254° N, 15.212° W.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Suðurfjörur (3.1 mi), Austurfjörur (3.9 mi).
Questions about HöfnQuestions
What time is high tide today in Höfn?
Today in Höfn there are high tides at 5:52 am (4.4 ft) and 6:06 pm (3.0 ft) and low tide at 12:07 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Höfn?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Höfn?
At 8:35 am. First light comes at 6:46 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 1:25–3:25 am, Major 1:57–3:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Höfn?
Light rain, from 39 °F to 47 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Höfn?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 8.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 46.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Höfn?
The best time to visit Höfn 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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).