Kangiqsujuaq today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 36 °F slight · 4.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 23 °F from the WNW, gusts 14 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:07 am–4:56 pm 8 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 4:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.78 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Kangiqsujuaq the sun rises at 8:07 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 8 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 23 °F.
Fishing in Kangiqsujuaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:54–3:54 pm
- Minor period 3:49–4:49 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:56 pm, golden hour from 3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (29.77 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.0 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, 2:30 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:20 am to 9:20 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Kangiqsujuaq, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kangiqsujuaq
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 17 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 36 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 36 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Kangiqsujuaq, 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 Kangiqsujuaq
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kangiqsujuaq.
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Tides in Kangiqsujuaq
Tides in Kangiqsujuaq: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kangiqsujuaq, 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 Quaqtaq · 86 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kangiqsujuaq
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
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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 6.3 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 34.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °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 5:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Kangiqsujuaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.1 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 36.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:42 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 4:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Kangiqsujuaq, 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 Kangiqsujuaq.
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Weather in Kangiqsujuaq
Now in Kangiqsujuaq
- Low / high
- 21 / 28 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 50%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 18 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 28° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 23° | 21° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WNW | 10 WNW | 11 WNW | 11 WNW | 10 WNW | 7 WNW | 8 WNW | 9 WNW |
| Gusts | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.2 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° 8 WNW 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 21° 9 WNW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 22° 9 WNW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 22° 9 WNW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 22° 9 WNW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 24° 10 WNW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 24° 9 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 25° 8 WNW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 21 / 28 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 20 / 25 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 18 / 28 °F | 19 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 26 / 31 °F | 18 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 15 / 29 °F | 18 mph W | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 21 / 28 °F | 21 mph NW | 5.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 8 / 28 °F | 12 mph W | 2.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 9 / 23 °F | 7 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 23 / 34 °F | 9 mph SSW | 5.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 22 / 35 °F | 15 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 22 / 34 °F | 30 mph WSW | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 15 / 27 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 17 / 22 °F | 11 mph W | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 13 / 22 °F | 12 mph W | 1.8 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 20° / 25° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 18° / 28° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 26° / 31° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Snow 15° / 29° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Snow 21° / 28° 5.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 8° / 28° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 9° / 23° 3.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−1.8 °F; normal high: 30 °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 5:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Kangiqsujuaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:28 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 5:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 49 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:45 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,978 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kangiqsujuaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:52–1:52 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:49–4:49 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 Kangiqsujuaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kangiqsujuaq.
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Tides near KangiqsujuaqTides nearby
All places in Quebec, A to Z (242) →Kangiqsujuaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 837 people. Coordinates: 61.599° N, 71.960° W.
- It is 816 mi north of Sept-Îles, the main place in Quebec. The sun rises 57 min later and sets 13 min earlier than in Sept-Îles.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KangiqsujuaqQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kangiqsujuaq?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kangiqsujuaq?
At 8:09 am. First light comes at 6:30 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 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 12:52–1:52 pm, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 3:49–4:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kangiqsujuaq?
Overcast, from 21 °F to 28 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kangiqsujuaq?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 36.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kangiqsujuaq?
The best time to visit Kangiqsujuaq is from February to May and in July: highs of -2 °F to 52 °F, about 6 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).