West Bay today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.2 ft · 44 °F moderate · 5.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 31 · clear
- Sun 8:08 am–6:11 pm 10 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:18 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.07 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in West Bay the sun rises at 8:08 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:02 am to 5:02 am and from 3:34 pm to 5:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph). Clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in West Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:02–5:02 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (12 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, 3:30 am to 4:30 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:50 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with a major period, sunset, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolffish, Atlantic halibut and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for West Bay, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in West Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 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 44 °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 West Bay, 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 West Bay
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of West Bay.
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Webcams near West Bay
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Tides in West Bay
Tides in West Bay: not available yet
There is no tide station near West Bay, 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 Tea Cove · 2.2 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at West Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 5.1 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:15 am (local time).
Diving in West Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 43.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for West Bay, 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 West Bay.
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Weather in West Bay
Now in West Bay
- Low / high
- 40 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 32 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.31 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 41° | 43° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 W | 12 W | 14 W | 16 W | 16 WSW | 13 WSW | 14 SW | 15 SW |
| Gusts | 32 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 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 40° 17 W 4.3 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 12 W 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 14 W 3.4 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 16 W 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 44° 16 WSW 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 44° 13 WSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 14 SW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 15 SW 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 46 °F | 17 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 49 °F | 21 mph SW | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 41 °F | 18 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 41 °F | 21 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 45 °F | 21 mph WSW | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 31 / 44 °F | 17 mph NW | 4.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 45 °F | 25 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 45 °F | 17 mph W | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 51 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 48 °F | 19 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 49 °F | 19 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 40 °F | 20 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 38 °F | 15 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 43 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 42° / 49° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 36° / 41° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 34° / 41° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 41° / 45° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 31° / 44° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 31° / 45° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 41° / 45° 3.9 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (47 °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 12:15 am (local time).
The sun in West Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:58 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 7:35 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 3 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 92,331,595 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,704 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:02–5:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:34–5:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:20–1:20 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:48–8:48 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.
Where to fish in West Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of West Bay.
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Tides near West BayTides nearby
- Lourdes2.6 mi
- Piccadilly5.3 mi
- Black Duck Brook and Winterhouse6.0 mi
- Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove11 mi
- Cape St. George13 mi
- Port au Port East13 mi
- Fox Island River-Point au Mal14 mi
- Kippens16 mi
- Stephenville18 mi
- Flat Bay23 mi
West Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 235 people. Coordinates: 48.618° N, 58.970° W.
- It is 298 mi west of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 27 min later and sets 23 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Head Harbour (4.1 mi).
Questions about West BayQuestions
What time is sunset today in West Bay?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Bay?
At 8:09 am. First light comes at 6:59 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 3:02–5:02 am, Minor 12:20–1:20 pm, Major 3:34–5:34 pm, Minor 7:48–8:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in West Bay?
Overcast, from 40 °F to 46 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.2 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 43.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Bay?
The best time to visit West Bay is from July to August: highs of 68 °F to 69 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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).