Qeqertaq tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:30 pm (8.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–12:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 31 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 28 °F from the NNE, gusts 17 · overcast
- Sun 9:42 am–4:35 pm 6 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Qeqertaq there is high tide at 12:30 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 5:41 am and 7:13 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:30 pm. The sun rises at 9:42 am and sets at 4:35 pm: 6 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:00 am to 5:00 am and from 3:32 pm to 5:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph). Overcast, 28 °F.
Fishing in Qeqertaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 12:30 pm, coefficient 89
- Sunrise at 9:42 am
- Falling pressure (−0.25 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:20 pm, combines the 12:30 pm high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with a major period, sunset, falling pressure and some swell.
Beach day in Qeqertaq
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 29 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 31 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 31 °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 offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:13 pm
Low tide at 5:41 am and 7:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:30 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
Beaches near Qeqertaq
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Tides in Qeqertaq
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:41 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:30 pm 8.4 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 7:13 pm 2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 39 min to high tide at 12:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:30 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.9 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 December 25 (9.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.1 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 27 (coefficient 100, 8.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 2.8 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 | 9:42 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 8.4 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 84% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:46 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 75% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:51 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 2:06 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:17 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 64% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:36 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 9:56 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:08 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:32 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 10:01 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:28 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 7.1 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 42% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:06 am · 4:10 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:18 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 52 | 31% | Major periods 7:47 am · 8:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 10:12 am · 4:05 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:31 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 62 | 22% | Major periods 8:33 am · 8:55 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
Qeqertaq has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Saqqaq (DMI), 15 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 Qeqertaq
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 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 southeast 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 Tuesday 3: 4.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south (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 30.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.6 °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 6:52 am (local time).
Diving in Qeqertaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:30 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 12:50 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:41 am (5:20–6:00 am), high tide 12:30 pm (12:10–12:50 pm), low tide 7:13 pm (6:50–7:40 pm) and high tide 12:21 am (11:50 pm–12:50 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 30.4–31.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:46 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Qeqertaq.
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Weather in Qeqertaq
Now in Qeqertaq
- Low / high
- 27 / 39 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 35%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 55%
- Dew pointDew point
- 13 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.38 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 29° | 28° | 27° | 30° | 35° | 39° | 38° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NNE | 11 NNE | 9 NNE | 10 NNE | 12 NNE | 12 NNE | 9 ENE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 am 27° 9 NNE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 30° 10 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 12 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 39° 12 NNE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 38° 9 ENE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 35° 10 NE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 33° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 35° 11 E 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 27 / 39 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 12:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 30 / 36 °F | 16 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 12:21 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 24 / 30 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 1:15 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 15 / 25 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 2:27 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 14 / 35 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 4:06 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 38 °F | 17 mph SE | 4.2 ft | 6:18 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 25 / 32 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 7:27 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 25 / 32 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 8:11 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 28 / 33 °F | 21 mph S | 5.6 ft | 8:49 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 11 / 28 °F | 18 mph SSE | 4.8 ft | 9:24 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 11 / 22 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 9:58 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 6 / 20 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 10:32 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 4 / 21 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 11:05 am · 10:49 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 16 / 21 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 11:37 am · 11:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Snow 30° / 36° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 24° / 30° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 15° / 25° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 14° / 35° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Snow 32° / 38° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 25° / 32° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Snow 25° / 32° 0.4 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: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+11.0 °F; normal high: 28 °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 6:52 am (local time).
The sun in Qeqertaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:17 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 8:30 am
- Civil dusk 5:46 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (7° high)
- Daylight 6 h 53 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour 1:56 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,109 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Qeqertaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:00–5:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:32–5:32 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 · 6:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 12:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Qeqertaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Qeqertaq.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.1 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 2.1 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 mi out.
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.
Tides near QeqertaqTides nearby
- Nuugaaq2.3 mi
- Ikorfat3.2 mi
- Saqqaq15 mi
- Ritenbenk16 mi
- Arsivik18 mi
- Ataa18 mi
- Tartunaq22 mi
- Ujarasussuk28 mi
- Uunartoq31 mi
- Ikerasak35 mi
Qeqertaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 114 people. Coordinates: 69.997° N, 51.302° W.
- It is 54 mi north of Ilulissat, the main place in Avannaata. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 7 min earlier than in Ilulissat.
- The nearest tide station, Saqqaq, is 15 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about QeqertaqQuestions
What time is high tide today in Qeqertaq?
Today in Qeqertaq there is high tide at 12:30 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 5:41 am and 7:13 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Qeqertaq?
At 4:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Qeqertaq?
At 9:46 am. First light comes at 7:21 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:00–5:00 am, Major 3:32–5:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Qeqertaq?
Light drizzle, from 27 °F to 39 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph) and a 35% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Qeqertaq?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the north-northeast. The water is 30.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Qeqertaq?
The best time to visit Qeqertaq is in July: highs of 57 °F, about 7 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: Saqqaq 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).