Neskaupstaður today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.1 ft · 44 °F slight · 8.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 8:31 am–4:45 pm 8 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–1:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Pressure 29.64 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Neskaupstaður the sun rises at 8:31 am and sets at 4:45 pm: 8 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 4.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (7 mph). Mainly clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Neskaupstaður today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:19–3:19 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and 8.1 ft waves
- 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, 1:30 am to 3:20 am, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: albacore, Atlantic cod, yellowfin tuna and striped marlin. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Neskaupstaður, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Neskaupstaður
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- 71% chance of rain
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.1 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 44 °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 · 7.1 ft
7.1 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 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Neskaupstaður, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Neskaupstaður
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Neskaupstaður.
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Webcams near Neskaupstaður
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Tides in Neskaupstaður
Tides in Neskaupstaður: not available yet
There is no tide station near Neskaupstaður, 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 · 22 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Neskaupstaður
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 8.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east-northeast (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 (+1.6 °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 11:47 pm (local time).
Diving in Neskaupstaður today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 4.4 ft swell at 9 s from the east-southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 10.0 ft at 7 s) and rain (2.89 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 43.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:39 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm, with light wind, though with some swell and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Neskaupstaður, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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 Neskaupstaður
Now in Neskaupstaður
- Low / high
- 41 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.10 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.40 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 8 WNW | 7 W | 9 W | 7 WNW | 10 WNW | 7 W | 7 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| Waves | 8.4 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.6 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.6 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 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 39° 7 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 3 W 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 2 S 3.8 ft
- 9:00 am 41° 1 SE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 42° 3 NNW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 5 S 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 8 S 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 6 S 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 47 °F | 10 mph W | 8.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 51 °F | 11 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 47 °F | 9 mph WSW | 6.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 44 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 42 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 51 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 46 °F | 6 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 42 °F | 6 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 44 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 48 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 45 °F | 11 mph NNW | — | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 41 °F | 11 mph SSW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 39 °F | 6 mph SW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 39 °F | 3 mph WSW | — |
- Thu 29 Light rain 39° / 51° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 37° / 47° 6.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 44° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 35° / 42° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 51° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 46° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 36° / 42° 2.2 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (+5.4 °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 11:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Neskaupstaður
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 7:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:39 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 15 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:19 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,932 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Neskaupstaður
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:50–3:50 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 Neskaupstaður
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from Neskaupstaður) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 mi 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.
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 Norðfjörður 0.6 mi east
- Light
- 2 flashes every 7 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WR 7s
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1952
Other lighthouses nearby: Nordhfjordhur (0.8 mi east).
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Tides near NeskaupstaðurTides nearby
- Eskifjörður11 mi
- Seyðisfjörður12 mi
- Reyðarfjörður17 mi
- Fáskrúðsfjörður18 mi
- Stöðvarfjörður22 mi
- Bakkagerði26 mi
- Breiðdalsvík26 mi
Neskaupstaður at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,481 people. Coordinates: 65.148° N, 13.684° W.
- It is 77 mi northeast of Höfn, the main place in East. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 11 min earlier than in Höfn.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about NeskaupstaðurQuestions
What time is sunset today in Neskaupstaður?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Neskaupstaður?
At 8:34 am. First light comes at 6:40 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 1:19–3:19 am, Major 1:50–3:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Neskaupstaður?
Light rain, from 41 °F to 47 °F, with a light breeze from the west (7 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Neskaupstaður?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.1 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the northeast. The water is 43.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Neskaupstaður?
The best time to visit Neskaupstaður is from April to August: highs of 38 °F to 52 °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).