Akureyri today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 35 °F from the S, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:51 am–5:00 pm 8 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.59 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 1:37–3:37 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Akureyri the sun rises at 8:51 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 8 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 35 °F.
Fishing in Akureyri today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:09–4:09 pm
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 3:30 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.69 inHg in 24 h) and almost no wind
- 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:30 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and Atlantic wolffish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Akureyri, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Akureyri
Tides in Akureyri: not available yet
There is no tide station near Akureyri, 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 Siglufjörður · 40 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Akureyri
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Akureyri: 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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:52 pm (local time).
Weather in Akureyri
Now in Akureyri
- Low / high
- 33 / 42 °F
- Rain
- 0.14 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 33 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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: +0.29 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 40° | 42° | 40° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NW | 7 W | 5 SW | 2 W | 1 NNW | 2 WNW | 2 S | 5 S |
| Gusts | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Rain | 0.05 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 35° 5 S
- 12:00 am 33° 2 SE
- 3:00 am 34° 1 SW
- 6:00 am 36° 1 NW
- 9:00 am 39° 3 N
- 12:00 pm 42° 3 NNE
- 3:00 pm 44° 6 SE
- 6:00 pm 41° 11 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 33 / 42 °F | 14 mph W | |
| Thu 29 | 33 / 44 °F | 12 mph SE | |
| Fri 30 | 33 / 37 °F | 9 mph SE | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 39 °F | 11 mph SSE | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 37 °F | 11 mph SSE | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 47 °F | 14 mph SSE | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 45 °F | 5 mph SE | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 42 °F | 6 mph SE | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 42 °F | 6 mph ESE | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 41 °F | 5 mph NNE | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 37 °F | 5 mph W | |
| Sun 8 | 26 / 38 °F | 6 mph SE | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 36 °F | 6 mph SSE | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 38 °F | 4 mph SE |
- Thu 29 Light rain 33° / 44° 12 mph
- Fri 30 Overcast 33° / 37° 9 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 33° / 39° 11 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 33° / 37° 11 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 36° / 47° 14 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 40° / 45° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 42° 6 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 8:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Akureyri
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:56 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 7:56 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (11° high)
- Daylight 8 h 8 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:30 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,633 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Akureyri
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 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 Akureyri
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.4 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.3 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
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Svalbardseyri 4.2 mi north
- Light
- A long flash every 6 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · LFl WRG 6s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 30 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AkureyriTides nearby
All places in Northeast, A to Z (15) →Akureyri at a glance
- Town or city of about 19,219 people. Coordinates: 65.684° N, 18.088° W.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pollurinn (0.7 mi).
Questions about AkureyriQuestions
What time is sunset today in Akureyri?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Akureyri?
At 8:55 am. First light comes at 6:59 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 1:37–3:37 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Akureyri?
Light rain, from 33 °F to 42 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Akureyri?
The best time to visit Akureyri is from June to July: highs of 60 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).