Bakkafjörður tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ rising · high 2:00 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:50–9:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 44 °F moderate · 9.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 42 °F from the WSW, gusts 16 · overcast
- Surf today 2.9–4.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 4:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 8:44 am–4:41 pm 7 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
Today in Bakkafjörður there are high tides at 2:00 am (2.3 ft) and 2:02 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 7:56 am and 8:13 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:00 am. The sun rises at 8:44 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 7 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:27 am to 4:27 am and from 2:59 pm to 4:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 42 °F.
Fishing in Bakkafjörður today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:56 am
- Sunrise at 8:44 am
- Rising pressure (+0.76 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (4.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 9:00 am, combines the 7:56 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 5:00 pm, with a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:00 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: albacore, Atlantic cod, yellowfin tuna and striped marlin. What you can catch
Beach day in Bakkafjörður
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.06 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 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 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 7:56 am
Low tide at 7:56 am and 8:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:00 am and 2:02 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Bakkafjörður
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Tides in Bakkafjörður
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:00 am 2.3 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 7:56 am -1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:02 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 8:13 pm -2.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 6 min to high tide at 2:00 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 2:00 am high tide and 93 for the 2:02 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.6 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 May 18 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-2.7 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 99, 4.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 1.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 8:44 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 2:00 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:56 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 2:02 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:13 pm · -2.3 ft | Coef. 96 | 85% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:47 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 2:49 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 8:42 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 2:48 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:05 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 88 | 76% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:51 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:34 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:55 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 4:43 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:18 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:33 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:58 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 5:59 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:02 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 12:41 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 7:20 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 1:19 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 9:06 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 2:01 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 2:32 pm · -1.0 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 59 | 23% | Major periods 8:02 am · 8:25 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
Bakkafjörður has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.2 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 Bakkafjörður
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.5 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 Thursday 29: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 12:54 am (local time).
Surf in Bakkafjörður today
Surf today
Fair- 2.9–4.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.1 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.6 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:13 pm)
- Light: First light 7:47 am · sunrise 8:44 am · sunset 4:41 pm · last light 5:38 pm
- Tide: high 2:00 am (2.3 ft), low 7:56 am (-1.6 ft), high 2:02 pm (2.0 ft) and low 8:13 pm (-2.3 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 44.1 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 121 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Bakkafjörður today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (2:02 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 2:20 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:00 am (1:40–2:20 am), low tide 7:56 am (7:30–8:20 am), high tide 2:02 pm (1:40–2:20 pm) and low tide 8:13 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.6 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Bakkafjörður.
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Weather in Bakkafjörður
Now in Bakkafjörður
- Low / high
- 40 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 72%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.31 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Fog | Light rain |
| Temperature | 42° | 41° | 41° | 42° | 44° | 47° | 45° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 2 S | 6 ESE | 15 SE | 16 SE | 10 SE | 4 SSE | 6 S |
| Gusts | 23 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.4 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 42° 8 W 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 2 S 4.4 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 6 ESE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 15 SE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 44° 16 SE 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 10 SE 5.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 4 SSE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 6 S 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 47 °F | 19 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 2:00 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 45 °F | 14 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 2:49 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 43 °F | 21 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 3:43 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 42 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 4:46 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 15 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 5:59 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 49 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 7:20 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 45 °F | 20 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 8:34 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 47 °F | 20 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 9:32 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 48 °F | 16 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 10:18 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 41 °F | 18 mph NW | 5.4 ft | 10:57 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 41 °F | 15 mph S | 3.3 ft | 11:33 am | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 41 °F | 17 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 12:01 am · 12:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 41 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 12:39 am · 12:38 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 43 °F | 19 mph SE | 4.2 ft | 1:15 am · 1:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 39° / 45° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 43° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 35° / 42° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 42° / 52° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 49° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 40° / 45° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 42° / 47° 2.0 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °F; normal high: 43 °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 12:54 am (local time).
The sun in Bakkafjörður
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 7:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (10° high)
- Daylight 7 h 57 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:07 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,557 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bakkafjörður
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:27–4:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:59–4:59 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 Bakkafjörður
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Bakkafjörður.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Bakkafjörður) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep1.7 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 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Digranes 2.2 mi northeast
- Light
- A flash every 20 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 20s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BakkafjörðurTides nearby
All places in Northeast, A to Z (15) →Bakkafjörður at a glance
- Town or city of about 72 people. Coordinates: 66.038° N, 14.793° W.
- It is 96 mi east of Akureyri, the main place in Northeast. The sun rises 11 min earlier and sets 15 min earlier than in Akureyri.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BakkafjörðurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bakkafjörður?
Today in Bakkafjörður there are high tides at 2:00 am (2.3 ft) and 2:02 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 7:56 am and 8:13 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Bakkafjörður?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bakkafjörður?
At 8:47 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 2:27–4:27 am, Major 2:59–4:59 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bakkafjörður?
Light rain, from 40 °F to 47 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 72% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bakkafjörður?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 9.0 s from the northeast. The water is 44.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bakkafjörður?
The best time to visit Bakkafjörður is from June to August: highs of 51 °F to 55 °F, about 11 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: 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).