Igloolik today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–5:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 29 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 16 mph · 17 °F from the NW, gusts 23 · mainly clear
- Sun 9:34 am–4:47 pm 7 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 91% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.79 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Freezing spray warning · Igloolik: spray freezing on vessels. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Igloolik the sun rises at 9:34 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 7 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (16 mph). Mainly clear, 17 °F.
Fishing in Igloolik today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:35–4:35 pm
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 2:35 pm
- Steady pressure (29.77 inHg), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind.
We don't show the tide for Igloolik, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Igloolik
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 11 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 29 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 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 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Igloolik, 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 Igloolik
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Igloolik.
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Webcams near Igloolik
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Tides in Igloolik
Tides in Igloolik: not available yet
There is no tide station near Igloolik, 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 Sanirajak · 43 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Igloolik
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.3 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
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 (−1.5 °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 8:25 pm (local time).
Diving in Igloolik today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 29.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:55 pm. Waning gibbous (91%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines small waves, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Igloolik, 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 Igloolik.
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Weather in Igloolik
Now in Igloolik
- Low / high
- 13 / 22 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 9 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 · 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: −0.59 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light snow | Light snow | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 13° | 13° | 16° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 16° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NW | 11 WNW | 8 W | 12 WNW | 14 WNW | 15 NNW | 16 NNW | 15 NW |
| Gusts | 21 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 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 16° 15 NW 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 14° 11 WNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 14° 9 W 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 16° 9 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 16° 7 W 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 17° 6 WSW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 19° 6 WSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 18° 8 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 13 / 22 °F | 17 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 13 / 19 °F | 11 mph W | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 15 / 19 °F | 13 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 11 / 18 °F | 17 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 14 / 24 °F | 25 mph N | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 6 / 14 °F | 13 mph W | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 9 / 26 °F | 13 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 26 / 29 °F | 16 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 20 / 27 °F | 15 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 15 / 20 °F | 17 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 13 / 19 °F | 25 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 10 / 18 °F | 25 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 6 / 10 °F | 21 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 3 / 6 °F | 14 mph WNW | 0.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 13° / 19° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 15° / 19° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 11° / 18° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Snow 14° / 24° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 6° / 14° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 9° / 26° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 26° / 29° 0.5 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °F; normal high: 18 °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 8:25 pm (local time).
The sun in Igloolik
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:15 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 8:26 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (7° high)
- Daylight 7 h 13 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:35 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,312 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Igloolik
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 Igloolik
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Igloolik.
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Tides near IgloolikTides nearby
All places in Nunavut, A to Z (52) →Igloolik at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,049 people. Coordinates: 69.378° N, 81.800° W.
- It is 531 mi northwest of Iqaluit, the main place in Nunavut. The sun rises 91 min later and sets 15 min later than in Iqaluit.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about IgloolikQuestions
What time is sunset today in Igloolik?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Igloolik?
At 9:38 am. First light comes at 7:18 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 2:03–4:03 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Igloolik?
Light snow, from 13 °F to 22 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (16 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Igloolik?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 29.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Igloolik?
The best time to visit Igloolik is from February to May: highs of -16 °F to 24 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 11 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).