New Minas today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Water 49 °F
- Wind · air 9 mph · 39 °F from the WSW, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:51 am–6:12 pm 10 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:30 pm
- Pressure 30.33 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 1:51–3:51 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Strong wind warning · Fundy: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in New Minas the sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 39 °F.
Fishing in New Minas today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:51–3:51 am
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (6 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 3:50 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, striped bass, longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for New Minas, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in New Minas
Tides in New Minas: not available yet
There is no tide station near New Minas, 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 Port Williams · 3.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at New Minas
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach New Minas: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
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 48.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:46 pm (local time).
Weather in New Minas
Now in New Minas
- Low / high
- 32 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 29 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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: −0.50 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 37° | 33° | 32° | 35° | 44° | 45° | 41° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NW | 7 NW | 6 WNW | 5 WNW | 7 W | 10 W | 7 W | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 19 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 19 |
| 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° 9 WSW
- 12:00 am 39° 10 WSW
- 3:00 am 40° 10 WSW
- 6:00 am 42° 10 WSW
- 9:00 am 45° 10 WSW
- 12:00 pm 56° 11 WSW
- 3:00 pm 61° 12 SW
- 6:00 pm 55° 10 SW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 32 / 46 °F | 10 mph W | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 61 °F | 15 mph WSW | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 60 °F | 15 mph WSW | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 48 °F | 12 mph NW | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 47 °F | 12 mph W | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 55 °F | 14 mph WSW | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 59 °F | 11 mph SW | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 62 °F | 18 mph SSW | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 62 °F | 9 mph WSW | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 63 °F | 9 mph SSE | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 55 °F | 12 mph NNE | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 13 mph NW | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 48 °F | 11 mph WNW | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 46 °F | 5 mph N |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 39° / 61° 15 mph
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 49° / 60° 15 mph
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 37° / 48° 12 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 34° / 47° 12 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 55° 14 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 59° 11 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 62° 18 mph
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 Friday 30. 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 (−7.2 °F; normal high: 53 °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 8:46 pm (local time).
The sun in New Minas
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 7:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 21 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,486 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in New Minas
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:41–11:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:00–8:00 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 New Minas
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Black River Lake Boat Launch 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Gaspereau Lake Boat Launch 8.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near New MinasTides nearby
- Kentville1.4 mi
- Port Williams3.4 mi
- Greenwich3.6 mi
- Wolfville5.2 mi
- Canning6.5 mi
- Hantsport14 mi
- Scot's Bay17 mi
- Avondale17 mi
- Windsor18 mi
- Harbourville18 mi
New Minas at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,662 people. Coordinates: 45.069° N, 64.470° W.
- It is 53 mi northwest of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 3 min later than in Halifax.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about New MinasQuestions
What time is sunset today in New Minas?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in New Minas?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:47 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 10:41–11:41 am, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 7:00–8:00 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in New Minas?
Overcast, from 32 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit New Minas?
The best time to visit New Minas is from July to August: highs of 77 °F, about 8 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).