Reykjavík, Iceland
Irminger Sea64.12°N, 21.93°WStation IC-REY-YLS

Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Irminger Sea, warmest around August at about 11.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík water temperature

10.4
50.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgIrminger Sea64.12°N, 21.93°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
12°C
53.4°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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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
10.4°C
50.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
10.8°C
51.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
10.4°C
50.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10.1°C
50.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
10°C
50°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík.
Confidence: High

Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at11.5°C (52.7°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)
5
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
7
May
10
Jun
11
Jul
12
Aug
Current
10
Sep
8
Oct
7
Nov
5
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January3°C4.8°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February2.4°C4.6°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March2.6°C4.4°C6.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.3°C5.1°C6.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May4.9°C7°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June7.5°C9.8°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.4°C11.2°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.4°C11.5°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent8.4°C10.4°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October6.1°C8.3°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November4.9°C6.6°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December3.3°C5.4°C7.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík this time of year is 10.4°C (50.7°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 Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík?

The highest water temperatures in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík average around10.4°C (50.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 8.4°C and a maximum of 13.3°C.

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