Ólafsvík tides today
- Tide now -1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:17 am (-6.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 45 °F slight · 5.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 18 mph · 42 °F from the E, gusts 36 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.1–1.7 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 3:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 9:09 am–5:27 pm 8 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
Today in Ólafsvík there are high tides at 7:50 am (6.7 ft) and 8:08 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 1:37 am and 2:09 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:17 am. The sun rises at 9:09 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 8 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:01 am to 4:01 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east (18 mph). Overcast, 42 °F.
Fishing in Ólafsvík today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:09 pm
- Major period 2:32–4:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.71 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.6 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, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:09 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:37 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 8:50 am, with the 7:50 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Beach day in Ólafsvík
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Low tide at 2:09 pm: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 45 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:37 am
Low tide at 1:37 am and 2:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:50 am and 8:08 pm.
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Beaches near Ólafsvík
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Tides in Ólafsvík
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:37 am -6.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:50 am 6.7 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 2:09 pm -6.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:08 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 97
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 43 min to low tide at 2:17 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:50 am high tide and 97 for the 8:08 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.1 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 (7.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-6.9 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, 13.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 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 | 9:09 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · -6.4 ft | High tide 7:50 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · -6.1 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:13 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · -6.0 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -5.6 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:37 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:16 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 3:01 am · -5.3 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · -4.9 ft | High tide 9:44 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:19 am · 5:16 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -4.5 ft | High tide 10:14 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · -4.0 ft | High tide 10:46 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:23 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -3.5 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · -3.3 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:26 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:13 am · -2.8 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · -3.2 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:29 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 1:42 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · -3.5 ft | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 7:53 am · 8:17 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
Ólafsvík has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.5 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 Ólafsvík
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 12 ft with a period of 14 s, from the 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 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 11:34 pm (local time).
Surf in Ólafsvík today
Surf today
Poor- 1.8–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 2:09 pm)
- Light: First light 8:16 am · sunrise 9:09 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 6:20 pm
- Tide: low 1:37 am (-6.4 ft), high 7:50 am (6.7 ft), low 2:09 pm (-6.1 ft) and high 8:08 pm (5.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 34 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:16 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Ólafsvík today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (2:09 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:37 am (1:20–2:00 am), high tide 7:50 am (7:30–8:10 am), low tide 2:09 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:08 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.50 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:20 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Ólafsvík.
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Weather in Ólafsvík
Now in Ólafsvík
- Low / high
- 39 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.34 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 43° | 42° | 40° | 39° | 41° | 42° | 41° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 N | 11 N | 7 N | 3 N | 3 NE | 7 E | 12 E | 16 E |
| Gusts | 24 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 31 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 42° 19 E 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 23 E 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 28 E 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 25 SE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 19 SSE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 17 SSE 4.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 17 SSE 5.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 18 SSE 6.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 43 °F | 18 mph ENE | 5.8 ft | 7:50 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 48 °F | 28 mph SE | 7.2 ft | 8:32 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 44 °F | 18 mph S | 7.9 ft | 9:19 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 43 °F | 18 mph SW | 10 ft | 10:14 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 48 °F | 19 mph SSW | 9.5 ft | 11:21 am | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 48 °F | 24 mph SSE | 6.9 ft | 12:07 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 48 °F | 25 mph SSW | 12 ft | 1:42 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 45 °F | 23 mph SSW | 9.2 ft | 3:03 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 45 °F | 23 mph SSW | 7.7 ft | 4:03 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 42 °F | 13 mph N | 5.2 ft | 4:50 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 40 °F | 15 mph W | 3.7 ft | 5:29 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 44 °F | 24 mph SW | 11 ft | 6:04 am · 6:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 41 °F | 20 mph SW | 9.8 ft | 6:37 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 45 °F | 18 mph S | 6.7 ft | 7:10 am · 7:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 42° / 48° 7.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 42° / 44° 7.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 41° / 43° 10 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 48° 9.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 48° 6.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 43° / 48° 12 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 43° / 45° 9.2 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (41 °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 11:34 pm (local time).
The sun in Ólafsvík
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:18 am
- Full dark 7:18 pm
- Civil dawn 8:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 1:19 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 17 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:02 pm
- Full dark 7:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,251 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ólafsvík
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 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 Ólafsvík
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 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Ólafsvík) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Taska 3.1 mi northwest
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Tides near ÓlafsvíkTides nearby
All places in West, A to Z (13) →Ólafsvík at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,010 people. Coordinates: 64.894° N, 23.709° W.
- It is 63 mi northwest of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 10 min later and sets 3 min later than in Akranes.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about ÓlafsvíkQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ólafsvík?
Today in Ólafsvík there are high tides at 7:50 am (6.7 ft) and 8:08 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 1:37 am and 2:09 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Ólafsvík?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ólafsvík?
At 9:13 am. First light comes at 7:20 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 2:01–4:01 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ólafsvík?
Drizzle, from 39 °F to 43 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east (18 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ólafsvík?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the northeast. The water is 45.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ólafsvík?
The best time to visit Ólafsvík is from June to July: highs of 52 °F to 55 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 8 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).