Sanikiluaq today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 4:40–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 38 °F slight · 4.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 35 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 8:17 am–5:43 pm 9 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:10 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:10 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:20–10:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.83 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Sanikiluaq the sun rises at 8:17 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 9 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:10 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:52 am to 3:52 am and from 2:24 pm to 4:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (10 mph). Overcast, 35 °F.
Fishing in Sanikiluaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 5:40–6:40 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:43 pm, golden hour from 4:46 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:20 pm, combines moonrise, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:40 am to 9:10 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
We don't show the tide for Sanikiluaq, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Sanikiluaq
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 28 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 38 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 38 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Sanikiluaq, 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 Sanikiluaq
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sanikiluaq.
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Webcams near Sanikiluaq
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Tides in Sanikiluaq
Tides in Sanikiluaq: not available yet
There is no tide station near Sanikiluaq, 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 Kuujjuarapik · 104 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Sanikiluaq
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 4.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
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 36.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 7:49 pm (local time).
Diving in Sanikiluaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 37.8 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:10 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Sanikiluaq, 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 Sanikiluaq.
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Weather in Sanikiluaq
Now in Sanikiluaq
- Low / high
- 35 / 38 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 28 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 36° | 37° | 37° | 36° | 38° | 38° | 36° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 WSW | 19 WSW | 16 WSW | 15 SW | 17 SW | 15 WSW | 11 WSW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.1 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 35° 9 SW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 36° 9 W 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 36° 8 WNW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 6 NW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 36° 8 NNE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 19 NNE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 33° 18 N 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 33° 16 NNW 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 38 °F | 19 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 33 / 36 °F | 19 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 32 / 34 °F | 24 mph WNW | 4.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 36 °F | 25 mph W | 4.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 31 / 38 °F | 24 mph WNW | 4.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 31 / 33 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 37 °F | 20 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 37 °F | 13 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 38 °F | 25 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 35 °F | 25 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 37 °F | 30 mph SW | — | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 36 °F | 15 mph NW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 34 °F | 13 mph NW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 37 °F | 18 mph SSW | — |
- Thu 29 Light snow 33° / 36° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 32° / 34° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 34° / 36° 4.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 31° / 38° 4.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 31° / 33° 3.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 32° / 37° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 35° / 37° 2.2 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (36 °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 7:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Sanikiluaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:53 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 7:38 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 1:01 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 26 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:46 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,486 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sanikiluaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:52–3:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:24–4:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:04–1:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:40–6:40 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 · 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 Sanikiluaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near SanikiluaqTides nearby
All places in Nunavut, A to Z (52) →Sanikiluaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,010 people. Coordinates: 56.541° N, 79.226° W.
- It is 618 mi southwest of Iqaluit, the main place in Nunavut. The sun rises 14 min later and sets 71 min later than in Iqaluit.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about SanikiluaqQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sanikiluaq?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sanikiluaq?
At 8:20 am. First light comes at 6:55 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 1:52–3:52 am, Minor 12:04–1:04 pm, Major 2:24–4:24 pm, Minor 5:40–6:40 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sanikiluaq?
Overcast, from 35 °F to 38 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (10 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sanikiluaq?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 37.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sanikiluaq?
The best time to visit Sanikiluaq is from July to August: highs of 58 °F, about 9 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).