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Stephenville Crossing today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT-2:30) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT-2:30 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Stephenville Crossing the sun rises at 8:05 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:59 am to 4:59 am and from 3:32 pm to 5:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (10 mph). Mainly clear, 38 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Stephenville Crossing today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
7
Good day · 7 out of 10 4:30–6:40 pm Also 7:30–8:30 am and 7:50–8:50 pm
  • Major period 3:32–5:32 pm
  • Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:24 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.22 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
  • A major period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:40 pm, combines a major period, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with sunrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm, with moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.

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 Stephenville Crossing, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Stephenville Crossing

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
  • Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 5 s
  • Water at 46 °F (very cold)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft

    4.3 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 46 °F

    Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15

    Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 16 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Stephenville Crossing, 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 Stephenville Crossing

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Stephenville Crossing.

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Tides

Tides in Stephenville Crossing

Tides in Stephenville Crossing: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Stephenville Crossing, 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 Kippens · 9.5 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Stephenville Crossing

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: moderate

Moderate Douglas 4 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 4.5 ft · 5.7 s from the west (276°)
Swell 4.0 ft · 5.3 s from the west
Current 0.1 mph toward the N

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common2.3 ft
  • Significant4.5 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 10 mph W · gusts 23
Offshore (2.9 mi W)Offshore 12 mph W · gusts 22

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.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now46.4 °F
Today 46.4–46.6 °F air: 38 / 46 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 45.7 °F measured 0.6 mi away

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 44.9 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 4:36 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Stephenville Crossing today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 4:30–6:10 pm Also 1:30–3:30 pm
  • 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (12 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 3.1 ft 5 s · from the W
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 46.4 °F Drysuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the N
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 46.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:17 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Stephenville Crossing, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Weather

Weather in Stephenville Crossing

14-day weather

Now in Stephenville Crossing

Now 38 °F Mainly clear · feels like 30 °F · 38 / 46 °F
Low / high
38 / 46 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 31%
Clouds
31%
Humidity
81%
Dew pointDew point
33 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 25
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.23 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastMainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercast
Temperature 39°38°38°41°45°45°44°44°
Wind (mph) 14 W11 W11 W13 W15 W15 W11 WSW6 SW
Gusts 3125232634322415
Waves 5.6 ft4.9 ft4.3 ft4.3 ft4.2 ft3.9 ft3.5 ft3.4 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 am 38° 11 W 4.3 ft
  • 9:00 am 41° 13 W 4.3 ft
  • 12:00 pm 45° 15 W 4.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 45° 15 W 3.9 ft
  • 6:00 pm 44° 11 WSW 3.5 ft
  • 9:00 pm 44° 6 SW 3.4 ft
  • 12:00 am 46° 8 SW 3.5 ft
  • 3:00 am 49° 12 SW 3.9 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 38 / 46 °F 16 mph W 5.6 ft
Fri 30 Light rain 41 / 51 °F 14 mph WSW 5.6 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 34 / 43 °F 7 mph NNW 3.5 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 31 / 40 °F 16 mph W 5.1 ft
Mon 2 Drizzle 38 / 46 °F 19 mph WSW 6.8 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 27 / 42 °F 13 mph WNW 5.8 ft
Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 27 / 44 °F 22 mph SE 3.7 ft
Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 40 / 47 °F 16 mph WSW 4.3 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 37 / 56 °F 6 mph SE 2.4 ft
Sat 7 Light rain 45 / 50 °F 13 mph E 1.8 ft
Sun 8 Heavy drizzle 46 / 52 °F 13 mph ENE 2.0 ft
Mon 9 Drizzle 36 / 45 °F 12 mph W 3.4 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 31 / 38 °F 8 mph WNW 2.5 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 31 / 44 °F 11 mph SW 2.0 ft
  • Fri 30 Light rain 41° / 51° 5.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 34° / 43° 3.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 31° / 40° 5.1 ft
  • Mon 2 Drizzle 38° / 46° 6.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 27° / 42° 5.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 27° / 44° 3.7 ft
  • Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 40° / 47° 4.3 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.5 °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 4:36 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Stephenville Crossing

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 8:05 am in the ESE (110°)ESE
Sets 6:09 pm in the WSW (250°)WSW
  • First light 6:56 am
  • Full dark 7:18 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:33 am
  • Civil dusk 6:42 pm
  • Solar noon 1:07 pm (28° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 4 min (−3 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:24 pm
  • Full dark 7:18 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour8:05–8:50 am
Evening golden hour5:24–6:09 pm
Stephenville Crossing

Today the sun is 92,331,631 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Stephenville Crossing

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 84% 84% illuminated · 18.9 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 am
Rises 8:17 pm in the NE (46°)NE
Sets 1:45 pm tomorrow · in the NW (313°) · set at 12:47 pm
Transit 3:59 am overhead
Visible 17 h 28 min from 8:17 pm to 1:45 pm

Today the moon is 226,704 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:59–4:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 3:32–5:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 12:17–1:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:47–8:47 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 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:18 amNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:24 amNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in Stephenville Crossing

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

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Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.

From the shoreline (1,150 ft from Stephenville Crossing) 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 4.0 mi southwest

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

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Stephenville Crossing at a glance

  • Town or city of about 1,634 people. Coordinates: 48.504° N, 58.437° W.
  • It is 272 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 Stephenville CrossingQuestions

What time is sunset today in Stephenville Crossing?

At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Stephenville Crossing?

At 8:07 am. First light comes at 6:57 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 2:59–4:59 am, Minor 12:17–1:17 pm, Major 3:32–5:32 pm, Minor 7:47–8:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Stephenville Crossing?

Overcast, from 38 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (10 mph) and a 31% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Stephenville Crossing?

Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the west. The water is 46.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Stephenville Crossing?

The best time to visit Stephenville Crossing is from July to August: highs of 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).

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