Búðardalur tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:14 am (-3.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 12 mph · 37 °F from the NE, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 9:03 am–5:18 pm 8 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.51 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
- Coefficient 58 low coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:53–3:53 am today's activity: medium
Today in Búðardalur there are high tides at 9:26 am (3.6 ft) and 8:58 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 1:29 am and 1:58 pm. Tide coefficient 58. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:14 am. The sun rises at 9:03 am and sets at 5:18 pm: 8 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:24 pm to 4:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph). Overcast, 37 °F.
Fishing in Búðardalur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:58 pm
- Major period 2:24–4:24 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.74 inHg in 24 h) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 58 (small tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:58 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:26 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Tides in Búðardalur
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:29 am -2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:26 am 3.6 ft · coef. 54
- ▼ Low tide 1:58 pm -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:58 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 58
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 39 min to low tide at 2:14 am.
Tide coefficient 54 for the 9:26 am high tide and 58 for the 8:58 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 March 1 (7.1 ft) and the lowest, on September 22 (-7.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 6 to 8 (coefficient 103, 13.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 2 (coefficient 31, 4.8 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 | 9:03 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 8:58 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 58 | 92% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:24 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:06 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 2:14 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 85% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:09 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 3:09 am · -3.6 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 3:51 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:56 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 57 | 76% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:13 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 4:22 am · -3.3 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · -0.6 ft | — | Coef. 51 | 65% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:16 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · -3.4 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:01 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:20 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · -4.5 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · -3.1 ft | Coef. 70 | 43% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:23 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:59 am · -5.5 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 4.9 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 32% | Major periods 7:45 am · 8:08 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
Búðardalur 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 Búðardalur
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Búðardalur: 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-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:35 pm (local time).
Weather in Búðardalur
Now in Búðardalur
- Low / high
- 35 / 41 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 33 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 13
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.38 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 41° | 39° | 38° | 37° | 39° | 40° | 36° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 22 NE | 12 NE | 2 E | 3 SSW | 1 SW | 2 ENE | 6 E | 9 ENE |
| Gusts | 34 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 |
| 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 |
- 12:00 am 37° 12 NE
- 3:00 am 38° 14 NE
- 6:00 am 44° 15 ENE
- 9:00 am 51° 22 SE
- 12:00 pm 48° 7 SSW
- 3:00 pm 46° 7 S
- 6:00 pm 42° 7 SE
- 9:00 pm 40° 7 ESE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 41 °F | 22 mph NE | 9:26 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 51 °F | 22 mph ESE | 10:10 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 43 °F | 11 mph SSE | 11:14 am · 10:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 41 °F | 13 mph S | 12:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 49 °F | 9 mph SSE | 12:32 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 50 °F | 32 mph SSE | 2:41 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 50 °F | 21 mph S | 4:27 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 47 °F | 19 mph S | 5:45 am · 6:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 47 °F | 14 mph SSW | 6:48 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 41 °F | 4 mph N | 7:43 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 34 / 38 °F | 8 mph S | 8:31 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 38 °F | 21 mph S | 9:13 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 38 °F | 13 mph SSW | 9:44 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 42 °F | 9 mph SSE | 9:55 am · 9:18 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 37° / 51° 22 mph
- Fri 30 Light showers 38° / 43° 11 mph
- Sat 31 Light showers 40° / 41° 13 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 37° / 49° 9 mph
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 50° 32 mph
- Tue 3 Drizzle 41° / 50° 21 mph
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 41° / 47° 19 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (−2.6 °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 11:35 pm (local time).
The sun in Búðardalur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:10 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 8:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 15 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:52 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,383 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Búðardalur
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
- 2:24–4:24 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 Búðardalur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Búðardalur.
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Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near BúðardalurTides nearby
- Borðeyri20 mi
- Reykhólar26 mi
- Stykkishólmur28 mi
- Hvammstangi31 mi
- Hvanneyri38 mi
- Flatey38 mi
- Borgarnes40 mi
- Drangsnes41 mi
- Hólmavík41 mi
- Flókalundur52 mi
Búðardalur at a glance
- Town or city of about 245 people. Coordinates: 65.109° N, 21.764° W.
- It is 55 mi north of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 6 min earlier than in Akranes.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about BúðardalurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Búðardalur?
Today in Búðardalur there are high tides at 9:26 am (3.6 ft) and 8:58 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 1:29 am and 1:58 pm. Tide coefficient 58.
What time is sunset today in Búðardalur?
At 5:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Búðardalur?
At 9:06 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 2:24–4:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Búðardalur?
Light rain, from 35 °F to 41 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Búðardalur?
The best time to visit Búðardalur is from June to August: highs of 53 °F to 56 °F, about 12 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: 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).