Rif tides today
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↑ rising · high 8:32 am (6.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 46 °F moderate · 5.1 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 28 mph · 47 °F from the E, gusts 62 · light rain
- Surf today 1.3–2.0 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 9:13 am–5:24 pm 8 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
Today in Rif there are high tides at 8:32 am (6.4 ft) and 8:53 pm (4.6 ft) and low tides at 2:17 am and 2:54 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:32 am. The sun rises at 9:13 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 8 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:05 am to 5:05 am and from 3:37 pm to 5:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a strong breeze from the east (28 mph). Light rain, 47 °F.
Fishing in Rif today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:54 pm
- Major period 3:37–5:37 pm
- Sunset at 5:24 pm, golden hour from 3:57 pm
- Steady pressure (29.53 inHg), moderate offshore wind (18 mph) and 6.0 ft waves
- 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, 3:40 pm to 5:30 pm, combines the 2:54 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 8:20 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:32 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with strong wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 2:40 pm, with the 2:54 pm low tide, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Rif
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 2:54 pm: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.09 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 5.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 5.6 ft
5.6 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 23 mph
Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:54 pm
Low tide at 2:17 am and 2:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:32 am and 8:53 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 Rif
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- Skarðsvík 5.7 mi · SW
- Parking
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Tides in Rif
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:17 am -5.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:32 am 6.4 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 2:54 pm -5.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:53 pm 4.6 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 28 min to high tide at 8:32 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 8:32 am high tide and 88 for the 8:53 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.3 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 (7.0 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 102, 13.0 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, Thu 29 | 9:13 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · -5.9 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -5.5 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:37 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:17 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 3:01 am · -5.3 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · -4.8 ft | High tide 9:44 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:20 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 10:14 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · -3.9 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 11:22 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · -3.3 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:27 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:13 am · -2.8 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · -3.1 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:30 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:41 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 7:54 am · 8:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 9:33 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · -4.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 8:40 am · 9:02 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
Rif has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.9 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 Rif
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 10 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 6:04 am (local time).
Surf in Rif today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 4.8 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southwest, a bit short; this coast faces away from it
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:53 pm)
- Light: First light 8:19 am · sunrise 9:13 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: low 2:17 am (-5.9 ft), high 8:32 am (6.4 ft), low 2:54 pm (-5.5 ft) and high 8:53 pm (4.6 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 45.3 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 314 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with small waves.
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 Rif today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (2:54 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm
- 4.8 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:17 am (2:00–2:40 am), high tide 8:32 am (8:10–9:00 am), low tide 2:54 pm (2:30–3:20 pm) and high tide 8:53 pm (8:30–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.39 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some 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 Rif.
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Weather in Rif
Now in Rif
- Low / high
- 42 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.64 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 8.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.65 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 drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 42° | 45° | 47° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 E | 23 E | 28 E | 26 ESE | 19 SSE | 17 S | 19 SSE | 20 SSE |
| Gusts | 37 | 47 | 62 | 58 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 41 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 4.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 5.2 ft | 6.4 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.07 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in |
- 6:00 am 47° 28 E 5.1 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 26 ESE 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 19 SSE 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 17 S 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 19 SSE 6.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 20 SSE 7.5 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 17 S 8.3 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 16 S 8.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 47 °F | 28 mph SE | 8.0 ft | 8:32 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 44 °F | 18 mph S | 9.1 ft | 9:19 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 43 °F | 18 mph SW | 8.9 ft | 10:14 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 48 °F | 17 mph SSW | 7.9 ft | 11:22 am | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 48 °F | 25 mph SSE | 7.2 ft | 12:07 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 48 °F | 25 mph SSW | 10 ft | 1:41 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 45 °F | 23 mph SSW | 9.3 ft | 3:03 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 45 °F | 23 mph SSW | 9.4 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 · 7:25 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 49 °F | 26 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 7:42 am · 7:57 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 43° / 44° 9.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 42° / 43° 8.9 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 42° / 48° 7.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 48° 7.2 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 42° / 48° 10 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 43° / 45° 9.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 42° / 45° 9.4 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 slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.6 °F; normal high: 42 °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 6:04 am (local time).
The sun in Rif
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:21 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 8:19 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 1:19 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 10 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:57 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,952 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rif
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:05–5:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:37–5:37 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 Rif
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Rif) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep1,250 ft
- 164 ft deep1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 1,250 ft from shore.
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 0.7 mi east
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Tides near RifTides nearby
All places in West, A to Z (13) →Rif at a glance
- Town or city of about 163 people. Coordinates: 64.922° N, 23.818° W.
- It is 66 mi northwest of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 10 min later and sets 4 min later than in Akranes.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about RifQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rif?
Today in Rif there are high tides at 8:32 am (6.4 ft) and 8:53 pm (4.6 ft) and low tides at 2:17 am and 2:54 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Rif?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rif?
At 9:17 am. First light comes at 7:24 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 3:05–5:05 am, Major 3:37–5:37 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Rif?
Light rain, from 42 °F to 47 °F, with a strong breeze from the east (28 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rif?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the east-northeast. The water is 45.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rif?
The best time to visit Rif is from June to July: highs of 53 °F to 56 °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).