Arctic Bay today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.0 ft · 29 °F calm (glassy) · 7.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 10 °F from the W, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 9:29 am–3:18 pm 5 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.72 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Arctic Bay the sun rises at 9:29 am and sets at 3:18 pm: 5 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:17 am to 3:17 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (glassy), with 0.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (7 mph). Overcast, 10 °F.
Fishing in Arctic Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:49–3:49 pm
- Sunset at 3:18 pm
- Steady pressure (29.71 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.0 ft waves)
- 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, 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
We don't show the tide for Arctic Bay, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Arctic Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 1 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 29 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.0 ft
0.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 29 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Arctic 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 Arctic Bay
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Arctic Bay.
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Webcams near Arctic Bay
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Tides in Arctic Bay
Tides in Arctic Bay: not available yet
There is no tide station near Arctic 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 Dundas Harbour · 118 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Arctic Bay
Sea stateSea state: calm (glassy)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 0.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-northwest (calm (rippled)).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 4:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Arctic Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 29.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:48 pm. Waning gibbous (91%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Arctic 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 Arctic Bay.
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Weather in Arctic Bay
Now in Arctic Bay
- Low / high
- 10 / 15 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 6 °F
- Visibility
- 0.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: −0.53 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 snow | Overcast | Light snow | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Light snow |
| Temperature | 15° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 10 WNW | 12 WNW | 10 NW | 8 WNW | 8 W | 7 W | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 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 |
- 6:00 pm 11° 7 W 0.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 12° 4 SW 0.0 ft
- 12:00 am 13° 4 SSW 0.0 ft
- 3:00 am 14° 5 S 0.0 ft
- 6:00 am 15° 6 S 0.0 ft
- 9:00 am 16° 7 SSE 0.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 18° 7 SSE 0.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 18° 8 SE 0.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 10 / 15 °F | 12 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 13 / 19 °F | 10 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 14 / 18 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 2 / 13 °F | 7 mph E | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 2 / 5 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 5 / 8 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 4 / 11 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 7 / 19 °F | 6 mph E | 0.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 17 / 23 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 9 / 17 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 15 / 19 °F | 7 mph W | 0.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | -3 / 15 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | -6 / -3 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | -7 / -2 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Snow 13° / 19° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 14° / 18° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 2° / 13° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 2° / 5° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 5° / 8° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 4° / 11° 0.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 7° / 19° 0.0 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 4:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Arctic Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:33 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 7:59 am
- Civil dusk 4:48 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (4° high)
- Daylight 5 h 49 min (−13 min)
- Evening golden hour All day
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,085 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Arctic Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:17–3:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 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 Arctic Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Arctic Bay.
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Tides near Arctic BayTides nearby
All places in Nunavut, A to Z (52) →Arctic Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 841 people. Coordinates: 73.038° N, 85.151° W.
- It is 763 mi northwest of Iqaluit, the main place in Nunavut. The sun rises 146 min later and sets 13 min earlier than in Iqaluit.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Arctic BayQuestions
What time is sunset today in Arctic Bay?
At 3:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Arctic Bay?
At 9:36 am. First light comes at 6:37 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 1:17–3:17 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Arctic Bay?
Light snow, from 10 °F to 15 °F, with a light breeze from the west (7 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Arctic Bay?
Calm (glassy) (Douglas 0): 0.0 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the west. The water is 29.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Arctic Bay?
The best time to visit Arctic Bay is from February to May: highs of -15 °F to 23 °F, about 2 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).