Siorapaluk today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 4:50–6:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 29 °F calm (rippled) · 3.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · -1 °F from the NNE, gusts 13 · clear
- Sun Doesn't rise polar night · rises again Feb 14
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 12:00–3:00 am good day · 7/10
- Pressure 29.51 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 4:20–6:20 am today's activity: medium
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Siorapaluk the sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 14. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 4:20 am to 6:20 am and from 4:53 pm to 6:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph). Clear, -1 °F.
Fishing in Siorapaluk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 4:53–6:53 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:50 pm, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 4:20 am to 6:20 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Siorapaluk, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Siorapaluk
Is it a beach day?
We don't have the weather and sea forecast right now, so there's no beach rating today. Check back soon.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Siorapaluk, 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 Siorapaluk
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Siorapaluk.
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Webcams near Siorapaluk
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Tides in Siorapaluk
Tides in Siorapaluk: not available yet
There is no tide station near Siorapaluk, 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 Ulussat · 28 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Siorapaluk
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 0.7 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 colder than normal for late October (−2.3 °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 5:35 am (local time).
Diving in Siorapaluk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Dark: night dive only, with experience
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 28.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:55 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 am to 3:00 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current, though with darkness.
We don't have a reliable tide for Siorapaluk, 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 Siorapaluk.
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Weather in Siorapaluk
Now in Siorapaluk
- Low / high
- -4 / -0 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- -12 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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: −0.18 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | -0° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -3° | -4° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NE | 8 NNE | 7 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE |
| Gusts | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 |
- 6:00 am -1° 8 NNE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am -2° 8 NE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm -2° 8 NNE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm -2° 7 NNE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm -3° 8 NNE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm -4° 8 NNE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am -4° 9 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am -3° 8 NE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | -4 / -0 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | -4 / 14 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 10 / 17 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 9 / 17 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 5 / 22 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | -1 / 8 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | -1 / 12 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 3 / 11 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 2 / 20 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 15 / 26 °F | 9 mph NE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 17 / 22 °F | 7 mph NE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 7 / 16 °F | 9 mph NE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 3 / 9 °F | 7 mph NE | — | |
| Wed 11 | -3 / 2 °F | 8 mph NE | — |
- Fri 30 Overcast -4° / 14° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 10° / 17° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 9° / 17° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 5° / 22° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear -1° / 8° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow -1° / 12° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 3° / 11° 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. 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 (−9.7 °F; normal high: 9 °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 5:35 am (local time).
The sun in Siorapaluk
Sunrise and sunset
The sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 14.
- First light 8:49 am
- Full dark 8:00 pm
- Civil dawn 10:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 2:26 pm (-1° high)
- Daylight 0 h (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour —
- Full dark 8:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,814 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Siorapaluk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 4:20–6:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:53–6:53 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 Siorapaluk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Siorapaluk.
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Tides near SiorapalukTides nearby
- Qeqertarsuaq26 mi
- Ulussat28 mi
- Qaanaaq30 mi
- Kiatak32 mi
- Qassisalik34 mi
- Upernavissuaq37 mi
- Qangattaat39 mi
- Appaarsuit39 mi
- Itilleq42 mi
- Narsaq43 mi
Siorapaluk at a glance
- Town or city of about 43 people. Coordinates: 77.785° N, 70.632° W.
- It is 697 mi northwest of Ilulissat, the main place in Avannaata.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about SiorapalukQuestions
What time is sunset today in Siorapaluk?
The sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 14.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Siorapaluk?
On Friday, October 30 it doesn't rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 14.
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 4:20–6:20 am, Major 4:53–6:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Siorapaluk?
Partly cloudy, from -4 °F to -0 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Siorapaluk?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 28.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Siorapaluk?
The best time to visit Siorapaluk is from March to May: highs of -9 °F to 24 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 14 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).