General Information

Location:

 latitude 65°40′9”N; longitude 18°04′4′′W

Pilot station:

 65°43’N 18°06’W

Local time:

 GMT

Harbour open:

 24 hours

Scenic cruising:

 Eyjafjordur; duration: 1½ hour

Seasons:

The best time to visit is from May through September

Climate: sun, rain

Prevailing wind: direction N or S; force 0-10 m/sec

In view of wind conditions, preferred arrival between 6 AM (0600) and 9 AM (0900), departure after 8 PM (2000)

  • Average temperature: 11°C (52°F)
  • The worst time to visit is from October through April

Climate:

 rain, fog

Prevailing wind:

 direction N or S; force 5-15 mi/sec
In view of wind conditions, preferred arrival between 6 AM (0600) and 9 AM (0900), departure after 8 PM (2000)

Average temperature:

 3°C (38°F)

Minimum depth at low tide:

 25m (82ft)

Tidal difference:

 1.7m (5.5ft)

Current: 2-3 knots:

 2-3 knots; direction outgoing Eyjafjordur

Swell:

 0m (0ft)

Ice condition:

 ice free

Airdraft restriction:

 no

Airdraft restriction:

 no

Airdraft restriction:

 #530 Akureyri (INT 1118)
issued by: Icelandic Hydrographic Service
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