Ulukhaktok tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 4:00 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–5:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 32 °F moderate · 5.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 18 mph · 30 °F from the W, gusts 25 · light snow
- Sun 10:11 am–4:57 pm 6 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 91% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 3:20–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Ulukhaktok there are high tides at 9:19 am (2.6 ft) and 10:32 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 3:27 am and 4:00 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:00 pm. The sun rises at 10:11 am and sets at 4:57 pm: 6 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:33 am to 4:33 am and from 3:05 pm to 5:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph). Light snow, 30 °F.
Fishing in Ulukhaktok today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:00 pm
- Major period 3:05–5:05 pm
- Sunset at 4:57 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.26 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines the 4:00 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:00 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:19 am high tide and sunrise, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Ulukhaktok
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 4:00 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 19 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.2 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.2 ft
5.2 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 32 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 4:00 pm
Low tide at 3:27 am and 4:00 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:19 am and 10:32 pm.
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 Ulukhaktok
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Tides in Ulukhaktok
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:27 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:19 am 2.6 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Next low tide 4:00 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:32 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 97
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 6 min to low tide at 4:00 pm.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 9:19 am high tide and 97 for the 10:32 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 15 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above lower low water, large tide (LLWLT), the zero of Canadian charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. LLWLT
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 100, 2.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 34, 0.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 10:11 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 3:27 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 4:00 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 100 | 91% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:16 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 4:09 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 4:44 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:16 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 94 | 83% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:21 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:49 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 73% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:27 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 12:03 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:48 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:23 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 63% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:13 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 10:32 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:53 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:23 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:08 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 10:37 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 7:33 am · 7:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:43 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 9:42 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:53 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:52 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 51 | 30% | Major periods 8:22 am · 8:45 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above LLWLT. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Ulukhaktok station (TICON-4), 0.4 mi from Ulukhaktok. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Ulukhaktok
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 southwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 7.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 30.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 2:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Ulukhaktok today
Surf today
Poor- 3.5–5.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.4 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 4:00 pm)
- Light: First light 8:56 am · sunrise 10:11 am · sunset 4:57 pm · last light 6:12 pm
- Tide: low 3:27 am (1.2 ft), high 9:19 am (2.6 ft), low 4:00 pm (0.5 ft) and high 10:32 pm (2.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 31.5 °F–32.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 203 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period 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 Ulukhaktok today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (4:00 pm): little current from 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm
- 5.2 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:27 am (3:00–3:50 am), high tide 9:19 am (9:00–9:40 am), low tide 4:00 pm (3:40–4:20 pm) and high tide 10:32 pm (10:10–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.5 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 31.5–32.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:12 pm. Waning gibbous (91%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 9:50 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with waves, moderate wind and low light.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Ulukhaktok.
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Weather in Ulukhaktok
Now in Ulukhaktok
- Low / high
- 28 / 31 °F
- Rain
- 0.19 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 28 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.57 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
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 | Light snow | Light snow | Snow | Light snow | Light snow | Light snow | Light snow | Light snow |
| Temperature | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 W | 17 W | 16 W | 18 W | 17 W | 18 W | 16 W | 13 W |
| Gusts | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 4.3 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 30° 18 W 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 30° 16 W 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 31° 13 W 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 30° 13 WNW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 am 31° 14 WNW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 31° 13 WNW 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 31° 12 WNW 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 31° 9 NW 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 28 / 31 °F | 18 mph W | 5.5 ft | 9:19 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 30 / 31 °F | 14 mph WNW | 4.6 ft | 10:02 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 28 / 31 °F | 24 mph WNW | 7.5 ft | 10:49 am | |
| Sat 31 | 26 / 30 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 12:03 am · 11:42 am | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 31 °F | 18 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 12:57 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 22 / 28 °F | 14 mph N | 4.7 ft | 1:58 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 22 / 24 °F | 12 mph E | 1.9 ft | 3:07 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 17 / 26 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 4:15 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 13 / 16 °F | 21 mph E | 5.6 ft | 5:14 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 6 / 13 °F | 21 mph E | 5.6 ft | 6:03 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 6 / 11 °F | 12 mph E | 3.2 ft | 6:46 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 10 / 11 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 7:25 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 10 / 17 °F | 13 mph E | 2.7 ft | 8:01 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 14 / 17 °F | 27 mph E | 6.5 ft | 8:36 am · 9:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Light snow 30° / 31° 4.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 28° / 31° 7.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 26° / 30° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 29° / 31° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 22° / 28° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 22° / 24° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 17° / 26° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+14.4 °F; normal high: 16 °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 2:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Ulukhaktok
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:41 am
- Full dark 7:27 pm
- Civil dawn 8:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:35 pm (6° high)
- Daylight 6 h 46 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour All day
- Full dark 7:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,876 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ulukhaktok
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:33–4:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:05–5:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Ulukhaktok
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ulukhaktok.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,200 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.2 mi.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Ulukhaktok) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep1,200 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,200 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,200 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near UlukhaktokTides nearby
All places in Northwest Territories, A to Z (14) →Ulukhaktok at a glance
- Town or city of about 396 people. Coordinates: 70.736° N, 117.772° W.
- It is 369 mi east of Tuktoyaktuk, the main place in Northwest Territories. The sun rises 49 min earlier and sets 73 min earlier than in Tuktoyaktuk.
- The nearest tide station, Ulukhaktok, is 0.4 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about UlukhaktokQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ulukhaktok?
Today in Ulukhaktok there are high tides at 9:19 am (2.6 ft) and 10:32 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 3:27 am and 4:00 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Ulukhaktok?
At 4:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ulukhaktok?
At 10:16 am. First light comes at 7:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 2:33–4:33 am, Major 3:05–5:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ulukhaktok?
Snow, from 28 °F to 31 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ulukhaktok?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the west. The water is 32.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ulukhaktok?
The best time to visit Ulukhaktok is in July and in April: highs of 8 °F to 54 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 12 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
Tide: Ulukhaktok station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).