Port Saunders today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 7:30–8:50 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 44 °F moderate · 5.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 17 mph · 39 °F from the WNW, gusts 32 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:04 am–6:01 pm 9 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Port Saunders the sun rises at 8:04 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 9 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (17 mph). Partly cloudy, 39 °F.
Fishing in Port Saunders today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:23–4:23 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.31 inHg in 24 h), fresh onshore wind (22 mph) and some swell (4.7 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 5:20 pm to 6:40 pm, with moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Port Saunders, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Port Saunders
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 27 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.0 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.0 ft
5.0 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 23 mph
Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Port Saunders, 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 Port Saunders
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- Hawke Flat 2.5 mi · S
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Webcams near Port Saunders
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Tides in Port Saunders
Tides in Port Saunders: not available yet
There is no tide station near Port Saunders, 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 Bad Harbour · 15 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Port Saunders
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-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 43.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 11:20 pm (local time).
Surf in Port Saunders today
Surf today
Poor- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.8 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 7:30 am · sunrise 8:04 am · sunset 6:01 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 44.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 80 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Port Saunders today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.5 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with waves and fresh wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Port Saunders, 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
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Weather in Port Saunders
Now in Port Saunders
- Low / high
- 32 / 41 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 76%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 25 °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: −0.16 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 36° | 34° | 32° | 33° | 35° | 39° | 41° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 NW | 19 NW | 20 NW | 20 NW | 18 WNW | 22 W | 21 W | 18 WNW |
| Gusts | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 40 | 36 | 33 |
| Waves | 5.7 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.2 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 39° 17 WNW 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 18 W 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 16 W 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 38° 15 W 4.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 39° 15 W 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 41° 18 WSW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 42° 19 WSW 4.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 16 WSW 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 32 / 41 °F | 23 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 43 °F | 19 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 48 °F | 22 mph SW | 5.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 40 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 31 / 40 °F | 17 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 44 °F | 24 mph WSW | 6.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 31 / 35 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 32 / 39 °F | 21 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 43 °F | 18 mph SSW | 5.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 48 °F | 10 mph S | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 45 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 42 °F | 19 mph NE | 5.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 38 °F | 20 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 36 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 38° / 43° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 40° / 48° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 35° / 40° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 31° / 40° 3.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 36° / 44° 6.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 31° / 35° 5.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 32° / 39° 2.1 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.6 °F; normal high: 45 °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 11:20 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Saunders
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:51 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 7:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 58 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,972 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Saunders
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:12 am–12:12 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:29–7:29 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 Port Saunders
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Port Saunders) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Keppel Island, NW. point 1.7 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 121 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Point Riche Lighthouse (5.9 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Port SaundersTides nearby
- Port au Choix5.5 mi
- Hawke's Bay6.8 mi
- River of Ponds8.7 mi
- Eddies Cove West9.0 mi
- Daniel's Harbour31 mi
- Bird Cove32 mi
- Brig Bay33 mi
- Portland Creek37 mi
Port Saunders at a glance
- Town or city of about 678 people. Coordinates: 50.650° N, 57.298° W.
- It is 297 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 25 min later and sets 12 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hawkes Harbour (2.3 mi), Keppel Harbour (2.4 mi), Hawke Flat (2.5 mi).
Questions about Port SaundersQuestions
What time is sunset today in Port Saunders?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Saunders?
At 8:06 am. First light comes at 6:53 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 11:12 am–12:12 pm, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 6:29–7:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Port Saunders?
Overcast, from 32 °F to 41 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (17 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Saunders?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the west. The water is 44.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Saunders?
The best time to visit Port Saunders is from July to August: highs of 66 °F to 67 °F, about 13 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).