St. George's today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.6 ft · 47 °F moderate · 5.8 s from the west
- Wind · air 13 mph · 38 °F from the W, gusts 26 · light drizzle
- Sun 8:04 am–6:11 pm 10 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Pressure 30.12 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in St. George's the sun rises at 8:04 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:56 am to 3:56 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph). Light drizzle, 38 °F.
Fishing in St. George's today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:27–4:27 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.26 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and 5.3 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, lines up with a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:50 am, with sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolffish, haddock and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for St. George's, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in St. George's
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 28 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 6.5 ft waves every 7 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 47 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.5 ft
6.5 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 47 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for St. George's, 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 St. George's
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of St. George's.
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Webcams near St. George's
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Tides in St. George's
Tides in St. George's: not available yet
There is no tide station near St. George's, 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 Journois · 10 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at St. George's
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.0 ft with a period of 7 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 44.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder 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 7:24 pm (local time).
Diving in St. George's today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.2 ft swell at 7 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 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 5.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 46.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, with weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for St. George's, 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 St. George's
Now in St. George's
- Low / high
- 35 / 39 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 32 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.38 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 36° | 35° | 35° | 36° | 38° | 39° | 38° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NW | 15 NW | 15 NW | 14 NW | 16 NW | 17 WNW | 14 W | 13 W |
| Gusts | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 27 |
| Waves | 7.0 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.9 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.8 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 |
- 9:00 pm 38° 13 W 5.8 ft
- 12:00 am 39° 14 W 5.7 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 11 W 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 11 W 4.4 ft
- 9:00 am 41° 12 W 4.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 45° 13 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 45° 10 WSW 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 8 SW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 39 °F | 17 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 46 °F | 14 mph W | 5.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 52 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 42 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 32 / 39 °F | 15 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 42 °F | 19 mph W | 6.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 28 / 38 °F | 10 mph NW | 6.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 44 °F | 24 mph SSE | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 47 °F | 15 mph W | 4.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 54 °F | 12 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 52 °F | 16 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 56 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 43 °F | 17 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 37 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 38° / 46° 5.7 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 41° / 52° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 34° / 42° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 32° / 39° 5.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 37° / 42° 6.8 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 28° / 38° 6.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 28° / 44° 4.0 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 today. 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 (−8.8 °F; normal high: 48 °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 7:24 pm (local time).
The sun in St. George's
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:54 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 7:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 1:08 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 7 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,892 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St. George's
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:56–3:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:03 am–12:03 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:47–7:47 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 St. George's
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 (0.7 mi from St. George's) 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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Flower's Cove Lighthouse 2.0 mi north
- Light
- A green flash every 3 s · Fl G 3s
- Range
- 4 nautical miles (4.6 mi)
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1899
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near St. George'sTides nearby
- Flat Bay5.0 mi
- Stephenville Crossing5.6 mi
- Stephenville9.6 mi
- Kippens11 mi
- Port au Port East13 mi
- Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove15 mi
- Fox Island River-Point au Mal19 mi
- Bay St. George South22 mi
- Piccadilly22 mi
- West Bay26 mi
St. George's at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,139 people. Coordinates: 48.429° N, 58.482° W.
- It is 273 mi west of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 25 min later and sets 21 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about St. George'sQuestions
What time is sunset today in St. George's?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St. George's?
At 8:05 am. First light comes at 6:56 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 1:56–3:56 am, Minor 11:03 am–12:03 pm, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 6:47–7:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in St. George's?
Light drizzle, from 35 °F to 39 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St. George's?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.6 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the west. The water is 46.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit St. George's?
The best time to visit St. George's is from July to August: highs of 68 °F to 70 °F, about 11 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).