Grundarfjörður tides today
- Tide now -5.3 ft ↑ rising · high 8:31 am (6.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 45 °F slight · 6.6 s from the south
- Wind · air 10 mph · 45 °F from the E, gusts 21 · light rain
- Sun 9:11 am–5:21 pm 8 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 9:30–10:10 am poor day · 0/10
Today in Grundarfjörður there are high tides at 8:31 am (6.7 ft) and 8:52 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:18 am and 2:54 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:31 am. The sun rises at 9:11 am and sets at 5:21 pm: 8 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:02 am to 5:02 am and from 3:35 pm to 5:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (10 mph). Light rain, 45 °F.
Fishing in Grundarfjörður today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:18 am
- Major period 3:02–5:02 am
- Rising pressure (+0.33 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, combines the 2:18 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with the 2:54 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind and rough seas. Also worth a try from 8:20 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:31 am high tide and sunrise, though with strong wind.
Beach day in Grundarfjörður
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 2:54 pm: more sand
- Feels like 40 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 9.5 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 9.5 ft
9.5 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:54 pm
Low tide at 2:18 am and 2:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:31 am and 8:52 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 Grundarfjörður
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Tides in Grundarfjörður
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:18 am -6.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:31 am 6.7 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 2:54 pm -5.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:52 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 8 min to high tide at 8:31 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 8:31 am high tide and 88 for the 8:52 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.9 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 (7.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-7.2 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 13.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 4.1 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 | 9:11 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 2:18 am · -6.3 ft | High tide 8:31 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -5.8 ft | High tide 8:52 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:14 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -5.5 ft | High tide 9:18 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · -5.0 ft | High tide 9:43 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:18 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · -4.6 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · -4.2 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:21 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · -3.7 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · -3.4 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:24 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:15 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · -3.3 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:28 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · -3.7 ft | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:15 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 9:31 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:04 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · -3.4 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · -4.3 ft | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 8:37 am · 9:00 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
Grundarfjörður has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.6 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 Grundarfjörður
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 12 ft with a period of 12 s, from the south-southwest (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 (+1.2 °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 3:23 am (local time).
Diving in Grundarfjörður today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 5.0 ft swell at 8 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
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: low tide 2:18 am (2:00–2:40 am), high tide 8:31 am (8:10–8:50 am), low tide 2:54 pm (2:30–3:10 pm) and high tide 8:52 pm (8:30–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.8 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.23 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.0 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:10 am, lines up with weak current, though with tidal current, some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 11:10 am to 12:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, a big 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 Grundarfjörður.
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Weather in Grundarfjörður
Now in Grundarfjörður
- Low / high
- 41 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 24 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 Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.10 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.52 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 41° | 45° | 48° | 50° | 47° | 45° | 44° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 9 E | 15 E | 30 SE | 18 S | 18 S | 18 S | 16 SSE |
| Gusts | 17 | 20 | 28 | 53 | 31 | 36 | 30 | 29 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.7 ft | 5.5 ft | 7.1 ft | 8.0 ft | 9.2 ft | 10 ft | 11 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.05 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 45° 9 E 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 15 E 5.5 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 30 SE 7.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 18 S 8.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 45° 18 S 9.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 18 S 10 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 16 SSE 11 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 16 SSE 12 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 41 / 50 °F | 30 mph SSE | 11 ft | 8:31 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 43 °F | 16 mph S | 12 ft | 9:18 am · 9:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 42 °F | 14 mph SSW | 10 ft | 10:13 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 50 °F | 15 mph S | 8.1 ft | 11:21 am | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 51 °F | 38 mph SSE | 9.7 ft | 12:07 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 49 °F | 26 mph S | 12 ft | 1:43 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 46 °F | 19 mph S | 10 ft | 3:04 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 46 °F | 15 mph S | 9.7 ft | 4:04 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 43 °F | 14 mph N | 5.4 ft | 4:51 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 41 °F | 11 mph W | 2.4 ft | 5:30 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 43 °F | 20 mph SSW | 5.5 ft | 6:05 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 42 °F | 16 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 6:38 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 45 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 7:10 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 48 °F | 17 mph E | 2.0 ft | 7:42 am · 7:57 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 41° / 43° 12 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 42° 10 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 41° / 50° 8.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 51° 9.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 43° / 49° 12 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 43° / 46° 10 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 43° / 46° 9.7 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+11.9 °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 3:23 am (local time).
The sun in Grundarfjörður
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:19 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 8:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:15 pm
- Solar noon 1:17 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 10 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:55 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,989 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Grundarfjörður
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:02–5:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:35–5:35 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 Grundarfjörður
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Grundarfjörður.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 850 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (850 ft from Grundarfjörður) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 850 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Krossnes 4.1 mi northwest
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Tides near GrundarfjörðurTides nearby
All places in West, A to Z (13) →Grundarfjörður at a glance
- Town or city of about 872 people. Coordinates: 64.924° N, 23.263° W.
- It is 55 mi northwest of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 1 min later than in Akranes.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about GrundarfjörðurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Grundarfjörður?
Today in Grundarfjörður there are high tides at 8:31 am (6.7 ft) and 8:52 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:18 am and 2:54 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Grundarfjörður?
At 5:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Grundarfjörður?
At 9:14 am. First light comes at 7:21 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 3:02–5:02 am, Major 3:35–5:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Grundarfjörður?
Light rain, from 41 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (10 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Grundarfjörður?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the south. The water is 45.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Grundarfjörður?
The best time to visit Grundarfjörður is from June to July: highs of 50 °F to 53 °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: 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).