Ming's Bight today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 41 °F slight · 5.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 38 °F from the W, gusts 23 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:57 am–5:58 pm 10 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:30–10:30 am good day · 8/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Ming's Bight the sun rises at 7:57 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph). Mainly clear, 38 °F.
Fishing in Ming's Bight today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:17–4:17 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.30 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:20 am to 8:40 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish and haddock. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ming's Bight, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ming's Bight
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 25 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 6 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 41 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 41 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 22 mph
Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ming's Bight, so it doesn't count in the rating.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Ming's Bight
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ming's Bight.
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Tides in Ming's Bight
Tides in Ming's Bight: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ming's Bight, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Baie Verte · 6.9 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ming's Bight
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 40.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:18 pm (local time).
Diving in Ming's Bight today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the east-southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 41.2 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with the sun high, though with fresh wind and current. Also worth a look from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with the sun high, though with waves, fresh wind and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ming's Bight, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Ming's Bight.
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Weather in Ming's Bight
Now in Ming's Bight
- Low / high
- 33 / 38 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 47%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 29 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.24 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 36° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 35° | 38° | 38° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 NW | 16 NW | 19 NW | 22 WNW | 21 WNW | 20 WNW | 17 W | 14 W |
| Gusts | 26 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 24 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 38° 16 W 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 14 W 2.5 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 13 W 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 38° 12 W 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 41° 13 W 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 44° 15 WSW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 43° 13 WSW 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 11 WSW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 33 / 38 °F | 22 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 44 °F | 16 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 51 °F | 20 mph SW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 42 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 31 / 37 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 33 / 41 °F | 21 mph WSW | 4.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 29 / 35 °F | 18 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 39 °F | 20 mph S | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 45 °F | 21 mph SW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 46 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 44 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 41 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 38 °F | 16 mph NW | 6.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 35 °F | 16 mph NW | 5.8 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 38° / 44° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 42° / 51° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 34° / 42° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 31° / 37° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 33° / 41° 4.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 29° / 35° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 28° / 39° 2.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.5 °F; normal high: 46 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:18 pm (local time).
The sun in Ming's Bight
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:24 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 1 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,057 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ming's Bight
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:28–7:28 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 4:59 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:18 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:24 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Ming's Bight
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ming's Bight.
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Tides near Ming's BightTides nearby
- Coachman's Cove6.5 mi
- Baie Verte6.9 mi
- Pacquet7.4 mi
- Woodstock7.5 mi
- Fleur de Lys9.9 mi
- Brent's Cove15 mi
- Burlington16 mi
- Smith's Harbour17 mi
- Middle Arm19 mi
- LaScie20 mi
Ming's Bight at a glance
- Town or city of about 298 people. Coordinates: 49.983° N, 56.048° W.
- It is 226 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 19 min later and sets 8 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Ming's BightQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ming's Bight?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ming's Bight?
At 7:59 am. First light comes at 6:47 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 6:28–7:28 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ming's Bight?
Partly cloudy, from 33 °F to 38 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ming's Bight?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 41.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ming's Bight?
The best time to visit Ming's Bight is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).