Stykkishólmur tides today
- Tide now -0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 2:22 am (-6.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 41 °F smooth · 3.8 s from the east
- Wind · air 17 mph · 42 °F from the ESE, gusts 22 · overcast
- Sun 9:06 am–5:22 pm 8 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Stykkishólmur there are high tides at 7:53 am (7.5 ft) and 8:12 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 1:42 am and 2:12 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:22 am. The sun rises at 9:06 am and sets at 5:22 pm: 8 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:28 pm to 4:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (17 mph). Overcast, 42 °F.
Fishing in Stykkishólmur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:12 pm
- Major period 2:28–4:28 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.72 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- 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 2:12 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 8:10 am to 8:50 am, with the 7:53 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Beach day in Stykkishólmur
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:12 pm: more sand
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 41 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 41 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:42 am
Low tide at 1:42 am and 2:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:53 am and 8:12 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 Stykkishólmur
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Tides in Stykkishólmur
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:42 am -7.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:53 am 7.5 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 2:12 pm -6.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:12 pm 6.0 ft · coef. 98
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 55 min to low tide at 2:22 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:53 am high tide and 98 for the 8:12 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.6 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 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-7.8 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, 14.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 4.3 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 | 9:06 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · -7.2 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · -6.9 ft | High tide 8:12 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:28 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:10 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 2:22 am · -6.8 ft | High tide 8:35 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 2:57 pm · -6.3 ft | High tide 8:56 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:33 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:13 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 3:06 am · -6.0 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 3:47 pm · -5.5 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:17 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 3:57 am · -5.0 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · -4.5 ft | High tide 10:49 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:20 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · -3.9 ft | High tide 11:25 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · -3.7 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:23 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:13 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:21 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · -3.5 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:27 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:57 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · -3.9 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 7:49 am · 8:12 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
Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 5.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 42.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 11:27 pm (local time).
Diving in Stykkishólmur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:12 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:42 am (1:20–2:00 am), high tide 7:53 am (7:30–8:10 am), low tide 2:12 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:12 pm (7:50–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 41.2 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, 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 Stykkishólmur
Now in Stykkishólmur
- Low / high
- 41 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 19 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 (−0.03 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 | Overcast | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 42° | 42° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 NNE | 23 NNE | 17 NNE | 14 N | 10 NNE | 6 NE | 10 E | 14 E |
| Gusts | 27 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 12:00 am 42° 17 E 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 17 ESE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 22 E 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 28 E 2.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 15 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 16 S 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 11 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 11 SE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 43 °F | 23 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 7:53 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 50 °F | 31 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 8:35 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 44 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 9:21 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 44 °F | 15 mph S | 5.6 ft | 10:16 am · 10:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 48 °F | 11 mph SE | 5.2 ft | 11:25 am | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 49 °F | 23 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 12:13 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 49 °F | 24 mph S | 5.4 ft | 1:51 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 45 °F | 20 mph S | 4.4 ft | 3:13 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 45 °F | 14 mph SSW | 3.7 ft | 4:12 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 40 °F | 11 mph N | 2.7 ft | 4:58 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 40 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 5:37 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 42 °F | 20 mph SSW | 9.0 ft | 6:11 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 38 °F | 13 mph SSW | 7.5 ft | 6:44 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 44 °F | 11 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 7:15 am · 7:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 42° / 50° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 43° / 44° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 42° / 44° 5.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 43° / 48° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 46° / 49° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 40° / 49° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 40° / 45° 4.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (44 °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 11:27 pm (local time).
The sun in Stykkishólmur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:14 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 8:12 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 1:15 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 15 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:56 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,318 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Stykkishólmur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:28–4:28 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 Stykkishólmur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 400 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Stykkishólmur) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep220 ft
- 33 ft deep400 ft
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 25 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 400 ft and 66 ft at 0.4 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
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Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light 0.4 mi northeast
- Light
- A flash every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 3s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 98 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 9.8 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Elliðaeyjarviti (5.3 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near StykkishólmurTides nearby
- Grundarfjörður19 mi
- Búðardalur28 mi
- Reykhólar30 mi
- Ólafsvík31 mi
- Rif33 mi
- Stapi34 mi
- Hellnar35 mi
- Hellissandur35 mi
Stykkishólmur at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,200 people. Coordinates: 65.075° N, 22.730° W.
- It is 56 mi north of Akranes, the main place in West. The sun rises 7 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Akranes.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about StykkishólmurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Stykkishólmur?
Today in Stykkishólmur there are high tides at 7:53 am (7.5 ft) and 8:12 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 1:42 am and 2:12 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Stykkishólmur?
At 5:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Stykkishólmur?
At 9:10 am. First light comes at 7:17 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 1:57–3:57 am, Major 2:28–4:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Stykkishólmur?
Light rain, from 41 °F to 43 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (17 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Stykkishólmur?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the east. The water is 41.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Stykkishólmur?
The best time to visit Stykkishólmur is from June to August: highs of 52 °F to 55 °F, about 11 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).