Dingwall today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–6:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 51 °F slight · 5.8 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 42 °F from the W, gusts 40 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 7:39 am–5:52 pm 10 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:04 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:30–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Strong wind warning · Cabot Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Dingwall the sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 10 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph). Mainly clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Dingwall today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:06–4:06 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), fresh offshore wind (20 mph) and some swell (4.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:20 am, with sunrise, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock, Atlantic wolffish 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 Dingwall, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Dingwall
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Feels like 31 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.7 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.7 ft
5.7 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 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Dingwall, 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 Dingwall
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- Middle Harbour Beach 0.9 mi · E
- North Harbour Beach 0.9 mi · NE
- South Harbour Beach 2.0 mi · SE
- Smelt Brook Shore 4.4 mi · SE
- White Point 5.6 mi · E
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Dingwall
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Tides in Dingwall
Tides in Dingwall: not available yet
There is no tide station near Dingwall, 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 Broad Cove Beach · 14 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Dingwall
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-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 49.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 7:47 pm (local time).
Surf in Dingwall today
Surf today
Fair- 2.5–3.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- 4.3 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 7:07 am · sunrise 7:39 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 119 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 7:07 am to 8:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Dingwall today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 6 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm, lines up with weak current, though with fresh wind. Also worth a look from 7:40 am to 9:30 am, with weak current, though with waves and fresh wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Dingwall, 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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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.
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Weather in Dingwall
Now in Dingwall
- Low / high
- 39 / 44 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 90%
- Clouds
- 35%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: −0.37 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 39° | 39° | 41° | 42° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 NW | 21 NW | 21 NW | 19 NW | 19 WNW | 20 W | 18 W | 17 W |
| Gusts | 43 | 43 | 44 | 39 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 38 |
| Waves | 6.3 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 2.9 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 43° 17 W 2.9 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 16 W 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 16 W 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 17 W 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 14 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 18 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 18 WSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 15 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 44 °F | 21 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 55 °F | 20 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 44 °F | 17 mph NW | 4.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 45 °F | 19 mph WNW | 4.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 47 °F | 25 mph W | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 45 °F | 13 mph NW | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 56 °F | 16 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 52 °F | 15 mph W | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 59 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 52 °F | 15 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 52 °F | 29 mph W | 8.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 43 °F | 27 mph WNW | 9.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 42 °F | 17 mph NW | 6.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 44° / 53° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 55° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 37° / 44° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 37° / 45° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 40° / 47° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 36° / 45° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 38° / 56° 3.6 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: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.5 °F; normal high: 50 °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 7:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Dingwall
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 14 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,758 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dingwall
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:33–11:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:34–7:34 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Dingwall
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 out to sea, heading northeast.
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
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St. Paul Island South Point light 0.1 mi east
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DingwallTides nearby
- North Harbour1.4 mi
- Aspy Bay1.9 mi
- Cape North2.2 mi
- Sugar Loaf3.1 mi
- Smelt Brook4.2 mi
- White Point5.7 mi
- Bay St. Lawrence6.9 mi
- Capstick7.3 mi
- Neils Harbour9.2 mi
- Ingonish15 mi
Dingwall at a glance
- Town or city of about 600 people. Coordinates: 46.900° N, 60.465° W.
- It is 216 mi northeast of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 8 min earlier and sets 17 min earlier than in Halifax.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Middle Harbour Beach (0.9 mi), North Harbour Beach (0.9 mi), North Harbour (1.4 mi), Middle Harbour (1.4 mi).
Questions about DingwallQuestions
What time is sunset today in Dingwall?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dingwall?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 10:33–11:33 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 6:34–7:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Dingwall?
Light drizzle, from 39 °F to 44 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph) and a 90% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dingwall?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the north-northwest. The water is 50.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dingwall?
The best time to visit Dingwall is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 10 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).