Kugluktuk tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:21 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 2.7 ft slight · 3.2 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 22 °F from the SW, gusts 30 · overcast
- Sun 9:35 am–5:12 pm 7 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 91% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kugluktuk there is high tide at 8:05 am (0.5 ft) and low tide at 11:21 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:21 pm. The sun rises at 9:35 am and sets at 5:12 pm: 7 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:54 pm to 4:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the southwest (19 mph). Overcast, 22 °F.
Fishing in Kugluktuk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:54–4:54 pm
- Sunset at 5:12 pm, golden hour from 3:24 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), fresh offshore wind (19 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 3:20 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with fresh wind.
The tide barely moves in Kugluktuk, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kugluktuk
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- Feels like 8 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Kugluktuk has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Kugluktuk
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kugluktuk.
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Tides in Kugluktuk
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 8:05 am 0.5 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:21 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 32 min to low tide at 11:21 pm.
In Kugluktuk the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 29 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 30 (0.0 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 9:35 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 8:05 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 91% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:54 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:39 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 8:30 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 83% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:59 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:43 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 9:03 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:52 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 73% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:47 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 9:41 am · 0.7 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 5:33 am · 6:02 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:51 am · 3:56 pm | Low tide 12:13 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:23 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:55 am · 3:52 pm | High tide 10:07 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 40% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:59 am · 3:47 pm | High tide 10:52 am · 0.8 ft | — | — | 29% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:34 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 Kugluktuk station (TICON-4), 4.9 mi from Kugluktuk. 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 Kugluktuk
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.7 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Kugluktuk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.1 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 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.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 1:20 pm, combines small waves and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with the sun high, though with fresh wind.
In Kugluktuk the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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 Kugluktuk.
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Weather in Kugluktuk
Now in Kugluktuk
- Low / high
- 19 / 30 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 19 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.60 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 20° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 28° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 9 SW | 11 SW | 13 SW | 15 SW | 18 SW | 19 SW | 16 WSW |
| Gusts | 16 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 25 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 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 23° 19 SW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 28° 16 WSW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 31° 17 WSW 2.5 ft
- 3:00 am 31° 14 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 30° 12 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 27° 12 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 25° 12 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 26° 14 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 19 / 30 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 25 / 31 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 21 / 32 °F | 20 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 22 / 32 °F | 10 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 22 / 29 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 27 / 29 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 27 °F | 15 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 20 / 27 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 18 / 26 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 17 / 28 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 17 / 23 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 16 / 23 °F | 5 mph S | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 23 / 29 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 26 / 29 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Light snow 25° / 31° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 21° / 32° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 22° / 32° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 22° / 29° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Snow 27° / 29° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Snow 25° / 27° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 20° / 27° 2.1 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 on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+10.6 °F; normal high: 20 °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 4:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Kugluktuk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:27 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 8:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:24 pm (9° high)
- Daylight 7 h 38 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:24 pm
- Full dark 7:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,057 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kugluktuk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:54–4:54 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 · 1:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 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 Kugluktuk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near KugluktukTides nearby
All places in Nunavut, A to Z (52) →Kugluktuk at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,382 people. Coordinates: 67.827° N, 115.096° W.
- It is 1,316 mi northwest of Iqaluit, the main place in Nunavut. The sun rises 212 min later and sets 161 min later than in Iqaluit.
- The nearest tide station, Kugluktuk, is 4.9 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about KugluktukQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kugluktuk?
At 5:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kugluktuk?
At 9:39 am. First light comes at 7:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 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 2:22–4:22 am, Major 2:54–4:54 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kugluktuk?
Light snow, from 19 °F to 30 °F, with a fresh breeze from the southwest (19 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kugluktuk?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the west-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Kugluktuk?
The best time to visit Kugluktuk is in July: highs of 61 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 10 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: Kugluktuk 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).