What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Nautholsvik Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Nautholsvik Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Nautholsvik Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Nautholsvik Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Nautholsvik Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Capital Region, IcelandAtlantic/Reykjavik

Ocean View Index

81Excellent

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Sunrise / Sunset

08:42 – 17:40

Local time

21:55

Geothermal-heated lagoon at Nautholsvik forms a golden-sand bathing beach in Reykjavik, just shy of the Arctic Circle.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:55

Reference time: local noon · 13:11 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
76
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Beaufort
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Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
82
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Overcast

4°0°

2.6 m/s

SatOct 24

Clear

4°-1°

2.5 m/s

SunOct 25

Clear

3°0°

2.7 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

4°-1°

2.1 m/s

TueOct 27

Fog

4°-1°

2.5 m/s

WedOct 28

Rain

7°0°

5.1 m/s

11.1mm

ThuOct 29

Rain

10°6°

11.9 m/s

48.4mm

Visibility: 39 km·Cloud: 20%

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Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best today: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent0FlatView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Nautholsvik Beach.

39 km away

Blue Lagoon Area

Southern Peninsula, Iceland

162 km away

Reynisfjara Beach

Southern Region, Iceland

1412 km away

Salthill Beach

Galway, Ireland

1451 km away

Sotra Beach

Vestland, Norway

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Nautholsvik Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Nautholsvik Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Nautholsvik Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Nautholsvik Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 64.1400°, -21.9100°
Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
Region & Country: Capital Region, Iceland

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS