Ólafsfjörður today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.7 ft · 44 °F rough · 9.1 s from the north
- Wind · air 6 mph · 41 °F from the ESE, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:56 am–5:00 pm 8 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–2:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Pressure 29.62 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Ólafsfjörður the sun rises at 8:56 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 8 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is rough, with 8.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 41 °F.
Fishing in Ólafsfjörður today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 3:27 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.66 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and rough sea: 10.0 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and blue shark. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ólafsfjörður, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ólafsfjörður
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 12 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 · 12 ft
12 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 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ólafsfjörður, 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 Ólafsfjörður
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ólafsfjörður.
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Webcams near Ólafsfjörður
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Tides in Ólafsfjörður
Tides in Ólafsfjörður: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ólafsfjörður, 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 · 9.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ólafsfjörður
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.4 ft
- Significant8.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest18 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 18 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 18 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 15 ft with a period of 10 s, from the north (very 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 (+1.4 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Ólafsfjörður today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 9.4 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northeast: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 13 ft at 9 s) and rain (2.76 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 43.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ólafsfjörður, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Ólafsfjörður.
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Weather in Ólafsfjörður
Now in Ólafsfjörður
- Low / high
- 39 / 42 °F
- Rain
- 1.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 73%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 1.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.28 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Rain | Rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 NNW | 9 NW | 8 WNW | 8 WNW | 7 W | 7 W | 4 W | 3 WSW |
| Gusts | 40 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 9 |
| Waves | 15 ft | 15 ft | 14 ft | 13 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.5 ft | 9.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.15 in | 0.13 in | 0.10 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 41° 6 SE 8.7 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 9 SE 8.3 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 10 SE 7.7 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 11 SE 7.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 12 SSE 6.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 7 S 6.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 7 SW 5.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 6 SW 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 42 °F | 17 mph WNW | 15 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 48 °F | 14 mph SSE | 8.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 45 °F | 15 mph SSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 43 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 47 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 52 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 47 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 43 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 44 °F | 6 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 41 °F | 5 mph W | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 26 / 37 °F | 6 mph N | — | |
| Sun 8 | 26 / 40 °F | 10 mph S | — | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 37 °F | 10 mph SSW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 39 °F | 5 mph S | — |
- Thu 29 Light rain 41° / 48° 8.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 40° / 45° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 43° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light freezing rain 41° / 47° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 41° / 52° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 47° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 43° 1.8 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 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 (+3.4 °F; normal high: 38 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Ólafsfjörður
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:58 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 7:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (11° high)
- Daylight 8 h 4 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:27 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,595 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ólafsfjörður
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 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 Ólafsfjörður
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Ólafsfjörður) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep1.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 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
Brík Lighthouse 3.8 mi north
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 190 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 13 ft
- Built
- 1966
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ÓlafsfjörðurTides nearby
- Dalvík7.4 mi
- Siglufjörður9.4 mi
- Hrísey9.7 mi
- Hjalteyri20 mi
- Hofsós24 mi
- Svalbarðseyri28 mi
- Akureyri31 mi
- Sauðárkrókur36 mi
- Norðurþing37 mi
Ólafsfjörður at a glance
- Town or city of about 785 people. Coordinates: 66.067° N, 18.644° W.
- It is 31 mi northwest of Akureyri, the main place in Northeast. The sun rises 5 min later and sets at the same time than in Akureyri.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about ÓlafsfjörðurQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ólafsfjörður?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ólafsfjörður?
At 8:59 am. First light comes at 7:01 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 1:40–3:40 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ólafsfjörður?
Rain, from 39 °F to 42 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ólafsfjörður?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.7 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the north. The water is 43.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ólafsfjörður?
The best time to visit Ólafsfjörður is from June to July: highs of 52 °F to 55 °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).