Hjalteyri today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Water 44 °F
- Wind · air 2 mph · 39 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 8:53 am–4:59 pm 8 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.60 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 1:38–3:38 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Hjalteyri the sun rises at 8:53 am and sets at 4:59 pm: 8 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 39 °F.
Fishing in Hjalteyri today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:09–4:09 pm
- Sunset at 4:59 pm, golden hour from 3:28 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.68 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (5 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and Atlantic wolffish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Hjalteyri, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Hjalteyri
Tides in Hjalteyri: not available yet
There is no tide station near Hjalteyri, 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 · 29 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Hjalteyri
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Hjalteyri: 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 north 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 (+1.2 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
Weather in Hjalteyri
Now in Hjalteyri
- Low / high
- 38 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.30 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 | Heavy drizzle | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 41° | 42° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 41° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 22 NW | 13 WNW | 9 WNW | 8 NW | 6 NNW | 6 NW | 3 NW | 3 SW |
| Gusts | 40 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain | 0.07 in | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 40° 3 SW
- 12:00 am 38° 5 S
- 3:00 am 38° 7 S
- 6:00 am 40° 8 S
- 9:00 am 41° 9 S
- 12:00 pm 45° 11 S
- 3:00 pm 47° 9 SSE
- 6:00 pm 43° 9 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 38 / 43 °F | 22 mph NW | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 47 °F | 12 mph S | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 42 °F | 10 mph SSE | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 42 °F | 12 mph SSE | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 43 °F | 6 mph SSE | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 48 °F | 10 mph SSE | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 45 °F | 3 mph SSE | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 41 °F | 4 mph SE | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 42 °F | 4 mph SE | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 42 °F | 3 mph NW | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 37 °F | 3 mph W | |
| Sun 8 | 27 / 38 °F | 5 mph SSE | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 37 °F | 6 mph S | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 38 °F | 3 mph S |
- Thu 29 Light rain 38° / 47° 12 mph
- Fri 30 Overcast 38° / 42° 10 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 38° / 42° 12 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 37° / 43° 6 mph
- Mon 2 Light rain 39° / 48° 10 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 45° 3 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 41° 4 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.
- 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 9:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Hjalteyri
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:56 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 7:57 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (11° high)
- Daylight 8 h 6 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:28 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,625 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hjalteyri
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:38–3:38 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 Hjalteyri
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,300 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Hjalteyri) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,300 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,300 ft): 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 0.65 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
Hjalteyrarviti 0.4 mi northeast
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Tides near HjalteyriTides nearby
- Svalbarðseyri8.2 mi
- Hrísey10 mi
- Akureyri12 mi
- Dalvík13 mi
- Ólafsfjörður20 mi
- Norðurþing28 mi
- Siglufjörður29 mi
- Hofsós34 mi
Hjalteyri at a glance
- Town or city of about 41 people. Coordinates: 65.848° N, 18.201° W.
- It is 12 mi north of Akureyri, the main place in Northeast. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Akureyri.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about HjalteyriQuestions
What time is sunset today in Hjalteyri?
At 4:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hjalteyri?
At 8:56 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 1:38–3:38 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hjalteyri?
Light rain, from 38 °F to 43 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Hjalteyri?
The best time to visit Hjalteyri is from June to July: highs of 58 °F to 59 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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).