Qikiqtarjuaq tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 7:07 am (4.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 am great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.0 ft · 33 °F moderate · 6.5 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 20 °F from the WNW, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Sun 8:12 am–3:47 pm 7 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 11:20 am–12:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Gale warning · West Davis - northern half, southern half: winds of 34 to 47 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
- Freezing spray warning · West Davis - northern half, southern half: spray freezing on vessels. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Qikiqtarjuaq there are high tides at 7:07 am (4.0 ft) and 6:17 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 12:20 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:07 am. The sun rises at 8:12 am and sets at 3:47 pm: 7 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph). Mainly clear, 20 °F.
Fishing in Qikiqtarjuaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:07 am, coefficient 98
- Sunrise at 8:12 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and 6.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 98 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:07 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, sunset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:20 pm low tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Qikiqtarjuaq
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:20 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 12 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.5 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 33 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 7.5 ft
7.5 ft waves every 8 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 33 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:20 pm
Low tide at 12:35 am and 12:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:07 am and 6:17 pm.
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
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Tides in Qikiqtarjuaq
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:35 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:07 am 4.0 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 12:20 pm 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:17 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 95
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 9 min to high tide at 7:07 am.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 7:07 am high tide and 95 for the 6:17 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (4.9 ft) and the lowest, on May 19 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 103, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 1.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 8:12 am · 3:47 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:07 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 12:20 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:17 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 98 | 84% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:16 am · 3:43 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 74% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:20 am · 3:38 pm | Low tide 1:59 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 9:07 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:29 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 7:24 am · 2:34 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:28 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 2:15 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 2:30 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 4:28 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:18 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 47 | 41% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:32 am · 2:26 pm | Low tide 4:11 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 47 | 30% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:36 am · 2:22 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:54 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 21% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:48 pm | High |
▲ 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 Qikiqtarjuaq station (TICON-4), 0.2 mi from Qikiqtarjuaq. 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 Qikiqtarjuaq
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.0 ft
- Significant6.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 11 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north (rough).
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 32.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.5 °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 12:58 am (local time).
Diving in Qikiqtarjuaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (12:20 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm
- 7.0 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:35 am (12:20–12:50 am), high tide 7:07 am (6:40–7:40 am), low tide 12:20 pm (12:00–12:40 pm) and high tide 6:17 pm (6:00–6:32 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.9 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 33.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 4:48 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves. Also worth a look from 8:10 am to 9:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and waves.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Qikiqtarjuaq.
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Weather in Qikiqtarjuaq
Now in Qikiqtarjuaq
- Low / high
- 17 / 24 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 12 °F
- Visibility
- 10 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 · 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: −0.12 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Light snow | Light snow |
| Temperature | 21° | 18° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 8 WNW | 10 WNW | 10 W | 12 WNW | 13 WNW | 14 WNW | 15 NW |
| Gusts | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Waves | 6.0 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.5 ft | 7.0 ft | 7.9 ft | 8.8 ft | 9.8 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 |
- 12:00 am 21° 8 WNW 6.0 ft
- 3:00 am 18° 8 WNW 6.0 ft
- 6:00 am 17° 10 WNW 6.2 ft
- 9:00 am 19° 10 W 6.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 22° 12 WNW 7.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 23° 13 WNW 7.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 23° 14 WNW 8.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 23° 15 NW 9.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 17 / 24 °F | 16 mph WNW | 10 ft | 7:07 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 13 / 22 °F | 15 mph W | 11 ft | 8:01 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 13 / 18 °F | 5 mph WSW | 4.8 ft | 9:07 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 13 / 23 °F | 7 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | 9:28 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 21 / 28 °F | 21 mph NW | 11 ft | 10:51 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 18 / 24 °F | 16 mph WNW | 11 ft | 12:01 pm · 10:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 19 / 22 °F | 1 mph S | 4.6 ft | 12:54 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 21 / 25 °F | 3 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 12:38 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 23 / 26 °F | 4 mph W | 5.6 ft | 1:56 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 20 / 28 °F | 4 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | 2:54 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 11 / 22 °F | 6 mph W | 4.4 ft | 3:42 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 11 / 17 °F | 7 mph W | 5.2 ft | 4:24 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 14 / 19 °F | 9 mph W | 5.6 ft | 5:03 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 12 / 14 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | 5:41 am · 4:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 13° / 22° 11 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 13° / 18° 4.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 13° / 23° 4.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 21° / 28° 11 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 18° / 24° 11 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 19° / 22° 4.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light snow 21° / 25° 2.6 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.1 °F; normal high: 26 °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 12:58 am (local time).
The sun in Qikiqtarjuaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 5:53 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 4:48 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (9° high)
- Daylight 7 h 35 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 1:59 pm
- Full dark 5:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,256 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Qikiqtarjuaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Qikiqtarjuaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Qikiqtarjuaq.
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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 north.
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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
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- Town or city. Coordinates: 67.557° N, 64.029° W.
- It is 292 mi northeast of Iqaluit, the main place in Nunavut. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 42 min earlier than in Iqaluit.
- The nearest tide station, Qikiqtarjuaq, is 0.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Broughton Harbour (3.3 mi).
Questions about QikiqtarjuaqQuestions
What time is high tide today in Qikiqtarjuaq?
Today in Qikiqtarjuaq there are high tides at 7:07 am (4.0 ft) and 6:17 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 12:20 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Qikiqtarjuaq?
At 3:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Qikiqtarjuaq?
At 8:16 am. First light comes at 6:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:53–3:53 am, Major 2:25–4:25 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Qikiqtarjuaq?
Light snow, from 17 °F to 24 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Qikiqtarjuaq?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.0 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the north-northeast. The water is 33.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Qikiqtarjuaq?
The best time to visit Qikiqtarjuaq is from February to June: highs of -6 °F to 41 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 9 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: Qikiqtarjuaq 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).