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Iceland Sea Temperature

8.5°C Cold
Sea temperature
Wave height
2.0mRough
Wave period
7s
Air temperature
7°COvercast
Wind
23km/h

Updated: · Source: Open-Meteo Marine (Copernicus, DWD)

The sea in Iceland is 8.5°C right now, with waves of 2.0 m. The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is rough; take care and follow lifeguard advice. The air temperature is 7°C. The sea temperature should stay about the same over the next 7 days.

Iceland 7-day sea temperature

DaySeaMax wave
Today October 16 8.6°C 2.0 m
Sat October 17 8.7°C 1.8 m
Sun October 18 8.7°C 4.4 m
Mon October 19 8.7°C 4.4 m
Tue October 20 8.5°C 2.7 m
Wed October 21 8.4°C 1.4 m
Thu October 22 8.3°C 0.9 m

Sea temperature along the Iceland coast

Warmest to coolest sea.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sea temperature in Iceland today?
The sea in Iceland is 8.5°C right now, with waves of 2.0 m.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Iceland today?
The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is rough; take care and follow lifeguard advice.

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Iceland sea temperature: details

The sea in the coming days

Over the 7-day forecast the water stays between 8.3 and 8.7°C; the warmest day is Sat, October 17 (8.7°C). The highest waves, about 4.4 m, are expected on Sun, October 18; the calmest day is Thu, October 22 (0.9 m). Right now the sea is 1.2°C warmer than the air.