Ukkusissat tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↑ rising · high 12:38 am (4.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 30 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the east
- Wind · air 20 mph · 33 °F from the E, gusts 26 · mainly clear
- Sun 9:50 am–4:31 pm 6 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:20 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Ukkusissat there is high tide at 12:49 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 7:22 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:38 am. The sun rises at 9:50 am and sets at 4:31 pm: 6 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east (20 mph). Mainly clear, 33 °F.
Fishing in Ukkusissat today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Sunset at 4:31 pm
- Steady pressure (29.35 inHg), moderate offshore wind (17 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:49 pm high tide, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Ukkusissat
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Feels like 20 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 30 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:49 pm, coefficient 101: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 30 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:00 am
Low tide at 6:00 am and 7:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:49 pm. Coefficient 101 (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 Ukkusissat
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Tides in Ukkusissat
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:00 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:49 pm 7.1 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 7:22 pm 1.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 47 min to high tide at 12:38 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 12:49 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.9 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 June 17 (7.7 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (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 10 to 11 (coefficient 104, 5.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 21, 3.1 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 | 9:50 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 6:00 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:55 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 98 | 84% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:00 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 87 | 75% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:06 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 10:35 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 64% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:39 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 10:11 am · 4:09 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 6.3 ft | — | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:35 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 10:17 am · 4:04 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:30 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 5:22 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 51 | 42% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:23 am · 3:58 pm | Low tide 1:19 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:28 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 6:30 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 54 | 31% | Major periods 7:50 am · 8:13 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
Ukkusissat has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Salleq v.Salliup Qeqertanngua (DMI), 13 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 Ukkusissat
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
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 29.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.1 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
Diving in Ukkusissat today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:49 pm): little current from 12:34 pm to 1:04 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:53 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am), low tide 6:00 am (5:40–6:15 am), high tide 12:49 pm (12:34–1:04 pm) and low tide 7:22 pm (7:00–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 30.2 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:47 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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 Ukkusissat.
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Weather in Ukkusissat
Now in Ukkusissat
- Low / high
- 31 / 33 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 18 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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: −0.07 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 E | 17 E | 17 E | 14 ENE | 13 E | 16 E | 19 E | 20 E |
| Gusts | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 27 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 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 33° 20 E 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 33° 19 E 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 33° 18 E 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 33° 16 ENE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 33° 14 ENE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 36° 18 E 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 38° 23 E 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 21 ESE 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 31 / 33 °F | 20 mph E | 1.5 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 33 / 38 °F | 24 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:38 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 29 / 34 °F | 27 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 1:27 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 26 / 29 °F | 24 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 2:25 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 23 / 26 °F | 19 mph E | 1.8 ft | 3:42 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 23 / 40 °F | 26 mph E | 1.8 ft | 5:30 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 40 °F | 26 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 7:28 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 23 / 25 °F | 13 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 8:29 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 25 / 27 °F | 21 mph E | 1.1 ft | 9:11 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 27 / 31 °F | 27 mph E | 3.7 ft | 9:48 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 34 °F | 27 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 10:24 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 26 / 29 °F | 22 mph E | 2.5 ft | 11:01 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 23 / 27 °F | 19 mph E | 2.2 ft | 11:39 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 15 / 22 °F | 11 mph E | 1.2 ft | 12:17 pm · 11:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 33° / 38° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 29° / 34° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 26° / 29° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 23° / 26° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 23° / 40° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Snow 25° / 40° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 23° / 25° 0.7 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 on Friday 30. 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 (+5.5 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Ukkusissat
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:17 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 8:34 am
- Civil dusk 5:47 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (6° high)
- Daylight 6 h 41 min (−11 min)
- Evening golden hour All day
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,339 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ukkusissat
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,437 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 12:54 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 Ukkusissat
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ukkusissat.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 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.
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 UkkusissatTides nearby
- Appat11 mi
- Maarmorilik15 mi
- Saattut17 mi
- Uummannaq26 mi
- Qaarsut28 mi
- Uummannatsiaq34 mi
- Sermiarsuit34 mi
- Illorsuit40 mi
- Ikerasak40 mi
- Niaqornat44 mi
Ukkusissat at a glance
- Town or city of about 154 people. Coordinates: 71.050° N, 51.887° W.
- It is 128 mi north of Ilulissat, the main place in Avannaata. The sun rises 21 min later and sets 15 min earlier than in Ilulissat.
- The nearest tide station, Salleq v.Salliup Qeqertanngua, is 13 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about UkkusissatQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ukkusissat?
Today in Ukkusissat there is high tide at 12:49 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 7:22 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Ukkusissat?
At 4:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ukkusissat?
At 9:55 am. First light comes at 7:21 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 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 1:58–3:58 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ukkusissat?
Partly cloudy, from 31 °F to 33 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east (20 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ukkusissat?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the east. The water is 30.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ukkusissat?
The best time to visit Ukkusissat is from February to July: highs of 8 °F to 51 °F, about 3 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: Salleq v.Salliup Qeqertanngua 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).