Reykjavík - Skarfabakki
Capital Region, Iceland — 0 km
Reykjavík — Skarfabakki, north view
Reykjavík - Skarfabakki norður
🇮🇸 Capital Region · Iceland — Altitude 5 m
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This live camera looks north over the working harbour at Skarfabakki in Iceland's capital. It is a practical window onto the waterfront, the ships and the open sky above Faxaflói bay. Many people watch it to check conditions before heading down to the old harbour area.
About the harbour
Reykjavík sits on the southwest coast of Iceland, on a bay that opens toward the Atlantic. Skarfabakki is one of the port quays, a place where cargo and cruise traffic meet the city's shoreline. The surrounding landscape is flat and open, with mountains often visible across the water when the air is clear. The city is small by European standards, so the harbour is never far from the centre.
What the view can show
Because this is a harbour camera, the most useful things to watch are vessels coming and going, the state of the water and the sky over the bay. Activity tends to follow shipping timetables, so mornings and late afternoons may be busier, depending on the day. Light changes a great deal through the year in Iceland, and the long summer evenings or winter dusk can make the scene look quite different from one hour to the next.
Climate and getting there
Reykjavík has a mild maritime climate for its latitude, with cool summers and winters that are wet and windy rather than very cold. Wind is the factor most worth checking before a visit to the waterfront. Nearby cameras on this site cover the Kleppsbakki shoreline and the Perlan viewpoint, which together give a wider picture of the city's coast.
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Source: Faxaflóahafnir
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About this camera
What is the weather in Reykjavík harbour right now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. Wind and visibility over the bay can change quickly, so check it before you go out.
What time is it in Reykjavík now?
The local time is shown on this page and updates on its own. Iceland uses the same time all year, without daylight saving changes.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera looks over the Skarfabakki quay on the north side of Reykjavík's old harbour. The map on this page marks its position and the nearby cameras.
When is the best time to watch this harbour camera?
Watching is most rewarding when ships are arriving or leaving and on clear days with good light. Summer evenings and winter mornings often show the bay in its most interesting light.
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