Borgarnes tides today
- Tide now 11.0 ft ↓ falling · low 1:51 am (2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 46 °F slight · 5.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 35 °F from the ENE, gusts 18 · overcast
- Sun 9:00 am–5:22 pm 8 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Borgarnes there are high tides at 7:17 am (15.1 ft) and 7:38 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:51 am. The sun rises at 9:00 am and sets at 5:22 pm: 8 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph). Overcast, 35 °F.
Fishing in Borgarnes today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:38 pm
- Major period 2:25–4:25 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.73 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:38 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:10 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:11 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:20 am to 8:20 am, with the 7:17 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock, European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Borgarnes
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Low tide at 1:38 pm: more sand
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.1 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:11 am
Low tide at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:17 am and 7:38 pm.
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 Borgarnes
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Tides in Borgarnes
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:11 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:17 am 15.1 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 1:38 pm 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:38 pm 13.9 ft · coef. 97
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 2 min to low tide at 1:51 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:17 am high tide and 97 for the 7:38 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.5 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 December 26 (15.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 13.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 3.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 9:00 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 1:11 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:17 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 1:38 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 13.9 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:03 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:59 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 13.3 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:07 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 2:35 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:47 am · 14.2 ft | Low tide 3:14 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 12.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:10 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:13 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 10.7 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:17 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 5:50 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 5.1 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 43% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:20 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 1:16 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:13 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 7:46 am · 8:09 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Borgarnes has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Reykjavík (TICON-4), 27 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Borgarnes
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 6.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-southwest (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 about normal for late October.
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 9:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Borgarnes today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:38 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm
- 2.8 ft surface waves
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:11 am (12:50–1:30 am), high tide 7:17 am (7:00–7:40 am), low tide 1:38 pm (1:20–2:00 pm) and high tide 7:38 pm (7:20–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.5 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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
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Weather in Borgarnes
Now in Borgarnes
- Low / high
- 35 / 41 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 92%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.36 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 40° | 39° | 36° | 36° | 36° | 41° | 36° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNE | 2 N | 2 WNW | 1 SW | 2 E | 3 ENE | 5 ENE | 10 ENE |
| Gusts | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 35° 10 ENE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 15 ENE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 18 ENE 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 21 ENE 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 15 ESE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 12 SSE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 16 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 43° 7 SSE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 41 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | 7:17 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 51 °F | 21 mph ESE | 4.6 ft | 7:59 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 44 °F | 7 mph SE | 6.2 ft | 8:47 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 42 °F | 15 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | 9:44 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 46 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | 10:58 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 50 °F | 18 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 50 °F | 19 mph S | 6.1 ft | 1:16 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 46 °F | 18 mph S | 5.8 ft | 2:34 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 46 °F | 18 mph S | 6.0 ft | 3:35 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 41 °F | 9 mph N | 3.7 ft | 4:22 am · 4:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 38 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 5:01 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 40 °F | 18 mph S | 8.6 ft | 5:36 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 41 °F | 13 mph SSW | 7.8 ft | 6:09 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 44 °F | 11 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 6:40 am · 6:54 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 37° / 51° 4.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 37° / 44° 6.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 38° / 42° 6.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 35° / 46° 5.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 50° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 40° / 50° 6.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 40° / 46° 5.8 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. 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, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °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 9:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Borgarnes
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:10 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 8:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 21 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,373 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Borgarnes
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 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 Borgarnes
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Borgarnes) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 Rauðanes 1.8 mi southwest
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Tides near BorgarnesTides nearby
- Hvanneyri5.1 mi
- Akranes16 mi
- Grundarhverfi21 mi
- Mosfellsbær27 mi
- Seltjarnarnes27 mi
- Reykjavík28 mi
- Kópavogur29 mi
- Álftanes30 mi
- Garðabær31 mi
- Hafnarfjörður33 mi
Borgarnes at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,875 people. Coordinates: 64.538° N, 21.921° W.
- It is 16 mi north of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Akranes.
- The nearest tide station, Reykjavík, is 27 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about BorgarnesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Borgarnes?
Today in Borgarnes there are high tides at 7:17 am (15.1 ft) and 7:38 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:38 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Borgarnes?
At 5:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Borgarnes?
At 9:03 am. First light comes at 7:13 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 1:53–3:53 am, Major 2:25–4:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Borgarnes?
Light rain, from 35 °F to 41 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Borgarnes?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the southwest. The water is 45.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Borgarnes?
The best time to visit Borgarnes is from June to July: highs of 55 °F to 58 °F, about 10 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
Tide: Reykjavík station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).