Kunoy tides today
- Tide now 4.0 ft ↓ falling · low 5:51 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 50 °F slight · 7.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 52 °F from the WSW, gusts 37 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.7–2.7 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 12:00–4:00 pm
- Sun 7:48 am–4:32 pm 8 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 3:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:37 pm
Today in Kunoy there are high tides at 10:02 am (4.2 ft) and 10:47 pm (4.1 ft) and low tides at 5:13 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:51 am. The sun rises at 7:48 am and sets at 4:32 pm: 8 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:50 am to 2:50 am and from 1:21 pm to 3:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Kunoy today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:15 pm
- Sunset at 4:32 pm, golden hour from 3:19 pm
- Rising pressure (+1.10 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (24 mph) and some swell (4.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:15 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Kunoy
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Strong cross-shore wind (27 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 10:02 am, coefficient 99: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 27 mph
Strong cross-shore wind (27 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 5:13 am
Low tide at 5:13 am and 5:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:02 am and 10:47 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Kunoy
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kunoy.
Missing one? Beaches come from OpenStreetMap: you can add it there. Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Kunoy
Webcams provided by windy.com — add a webcam
Tides in Kunoy
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:13 am 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:02 am 4.2 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 5:15 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:47 pm 4.1 ft · coef. 96
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 56 min to low tide at 5:51 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 10:02 am high tide and 96 for the 10:47 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 February 3 (4.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 100, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:48 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 99 | 92% | Major periods 12:50 am · 1:21 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:51 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 6:29 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:00 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 1:22 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:26 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:02 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 3:47 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:05 am · 4:14 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:36 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 4:29 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 53 | 32% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Kunoy has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Klaksvík (DMI), 5.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), https://www.dmi.dk. 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 Kunoy
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Kunoy today
Surf today
Poor- 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest, a bit short
- Strong cross-shore wind (26 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 5:15 pm)
- Light: First light 7:00 am · sunrise 7:48 am · sunset 4:32 pm · last light 5:20 pm
- Tide: low 5:13 am (1.1 ft), high 10:02 am (4.2 ft), low 5:15 pm (0.9 ft) and high 10:47 pm (4.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 49.6 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 119 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size, though with cross-shore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Kunoy today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (10:02 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:50 am
- 2.6 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Strong cross-shore wind (26 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:13 am (4:40–5:30 am), high tide 10:02 am (9:40–10:50 am), low tide 5:15 pm (4:30–5:40 pm) and high tide 10:47 pm (10:10–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 8 s), rain (1.13 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:20 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 3:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and strong wind. Also worth a look from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell, fresh wind and low light.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Kunoy
Now in Kunoy
- Low / high
- 49 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 93%
- Clouds
- 86%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.54 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 49° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 33 SW | 33 SW | 28 WSW | 27 WSW | 26 WSW | 26 WSW | 21 WSW | 17 WSW |
| Gusts | 65 | 67 | 62 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 46 | 45 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 52° 7 WSW 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 5 SW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 5 SSW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 7 S 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 8 S 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 9 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 11 S 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 13 S 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 52 °F | 34 mph WSW | 4.6 ft | 10:02 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 19 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 10:43 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 56 °F | 21 mph SSW | 3.6 ft | 11:29 am | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | 12:55 am · 12:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 52 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | 2:13 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 53 °F | 10 mph W | 2.0 ft | 3:47 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 49 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 5:08 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.5 ft | 6:10 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 6:56 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 7:29 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 12 mph WSW | 6.8 ft | 7:52 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.7 ft | 8:16 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph SSW | 6.7 ft | 8:46 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 41 °F | 4 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | 9:19 am · 10:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 56° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 50° / 56° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 51° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 52° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 53° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 49° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 2.5 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °F; normal high: 46 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Kunoy
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 5:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 44 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:19 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,410 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kunoy
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:50–2:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:21–3:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:27–1:27 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:07–4:07 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 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 Kunoy
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Bátahylur á Borðoyarvík 6.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Kunoy) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near KunoyTides nearby
- Haraldssund2.6 mi
- Húsar3.1 mi
- Norðdepil4.0 mi
- Ánir4.0 mi
- Syðradalur4.1 mi
- Mikladalur4.1 mi
- Hvannasund4.2 mi
- Árnafjørður5.4 mi
- Klaksvík5.7 mi
- Trøllanes5.9 mi
Kunoy at a glance
- Town or city of about 70 people. Coordinates: 62.304° N, 6.648° W.
- It is 5.7 mi north of Klaksvík, the main place in Norðoyar. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Klaksvík.
- The nearest tide station, Klaksvík, is 5.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KunoyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kunoy?
Today in Kunoy there are high tides at 10:02 am (4.2 ft) and 10:47 pm (4.1 ft) and low tides at 5:13 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Kunoy?
At 4:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kunoy?
At 7:51 am. First light comes at 6:09 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 12:50–2:50 am, Minor 12:27–1:27 pm, Major 1:21–3:21 pm, Minor 3:07–4:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kunoy?
Light rain, from 49 °F to 52 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph) and a 93% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kunoy?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 49.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kunoy?
The best time to visit Kunoy is from May to August: highs of 46 °F to 54 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 5 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: Klaksvík station, data from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), 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).