Austurland, Iceland
Norwegian Sea65.53°N, 13.68°WStation IC-AUS-BRU

Brúnavík Sea Water Temperature

A frigid beach on the Norwegian Sea, warmest around August at about 8.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Brúnavík water temperature

8.3
46.9°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgNorwegian Sea65.53°N, 13.68°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
10°C
49.6°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
8.3°C
46.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
8.6°C
47.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
8.7°C
47.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
8.6°C
47.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
8.3°C
46.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
8°C
46.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
7.9°C
46.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Brúnavík.
Confidence: High

Brúnavík Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Brúnavík occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at8.9°C (48°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
4
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
4
May
6
Jun
8
Jul
9
Aug
Current
8
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January1.9°C3.9°C5.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February1.6°C3.1°C3.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March1°C2.9°C3.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.6°C3°C4.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2.9°C3.8°C5.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June3.4°C6.3°C8.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July5.4°C7.9°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August7.5°C8.9°C11.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent6.5°C8.3°C10.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October4.5°C6.4°C7.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November3°C5.3°C6.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December3°C4.5°C6.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Brúnavík

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Brúnavík today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Brúnavík this time of year is 8.3°C (46.9°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Brúnavík?

The highest water temperatures in Brúnavík typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Brúnavík in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Brúnavík average around8.3°C (46.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 6.5°C and a maximum of 10.5°C.

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