Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hveragerdi, Iceland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Hveragerdi...

Hveragerdi is a coastal city in Iceland. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2288 people. The water temperature around Hveragerdi has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.4°C (41.7°F) in January up to 11.8°C (53.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hveragerdi is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Hveragerdi?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Hveragerdi is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Hveragerdi. The closest decent spot is Grindavik Lighthouse, which is 39.2km (25.1miles) away from Hveragerdi. Click here for more information on Grindavik Lighthouse and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Hveragerdi are Grindavik Antenas, which is roughly 40.4km (25.1miles) away, and Sandvik, located approximately 45.6km (28.4miles) from Hveragerdi.

Are there sandy beaches located close to Hveragerdi?

Not many beaches are located near to Hveragerdi. The next good beach is Thurso, which is 737.7km (458.2miles) away from Hveragerdi. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Portarthur, which is ca 799.4km (496.5miles) away from Hveragerdi.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Hveragerdi?

The sea temperature around Hveragerdi is pretty cold, reaching up to 12°C (53°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Hveragerdi. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 5°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Hveragerdi?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Hveragerdi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Hveragerdi...

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