Upernavik Kujalleq today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 29 °F slight · 5.0 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 21 °F from the NE, gusts 14 · mainly clear
- Sun 10:24 am–4:27 pm 6 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.39 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Upernavik Kujalleq the sun rises at 10:24 am and sets at 4:27 pm: 6 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:17 am to 5:17 am and from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Mainly clear, 21 °F.
Fishing in Upernavik Kujalleq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 3:50–5:50 pm
- Sunset at 4:27 pm
- Pressure dropping fast (−0.36 inHg in 24 h): bad weather on the way, light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.2 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, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 9:00 am to 11:20 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Upernavik Kujalleq, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Upernavik Kujalleq
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 17 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 29 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 29 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Upernavik Kujalleq, 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 Upernavik Kujalleq
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- Siorannguit 0.6 mi · N
- Tupeq Pinnersoq 1.7 mi · NW
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Upernavik Kujalleq
Tides in Upernavik Kujalleq: not available yet
There is no tide station near Upernavik Kujalleq, 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 Kangaarsuk · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Upernavik Kujalleq
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 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 Tuesday 3: 3.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.1 °F more 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 (−4.7 °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 12:14 am (local time).
Diving in Upernavik Kujalleq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 29.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Upernavik Kujalleq, 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 Upernavik Kujalleq.
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Weather in Upernavik Kujalleq
Now in Upernavik Kujalleq
- Low / high
- 21 / 30 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 10 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: −0.12 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 29° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 7 NE | 6 NE | 7 NNE | 9 NNE | 10 NNE | 11 NNE | 8 NNE |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 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 |
- 12:00 am 21° 8 NE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 22° 7 NE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 23° 6 NE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 24° 7 NNE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 24° 9 NNE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 27° 10 NNE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 30° 11 NNE 3.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 29° 8 NNE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 21 / 30 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 31 / 33 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 23 / 32 °F | 24 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 18 / 27 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 18 / 28 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 27 / 29 °F | 14 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 19 / 27 °F | 8 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 17 / 27 °F | 14 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 28 / 33 °F | 21 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 30 / 33 °F | 20 mph ESE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 18 / 30 °F | 17 mph ESE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 18 / 20 °F | 8 mph ENE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 13 / 18 °F | 9 mph NE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 9 / 17 °F | 12 mph ENE | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 31° / 33° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 23° / 32° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 18° / 27° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 18° / 28° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Snow 27° / 29° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 19° / 27° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light snow 17° / 27° 1.4 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.8 °F; normal high: 35 °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 12:14 am (local time).
The sun in Upernavik Kujalleq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:37 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 8:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 1:26 pm (4° high)
- Daylight 6 h 3 min (−12 min)
- Evening golden hour All day
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,826 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Upernavik Kujalleq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:17–5:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:50–5:50 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 Upernavik Kujalleq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Upernavik Kujalleq.
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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 (0.3 mi from Upernavik Kujalleq) out to sea, heading southwest.
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 Upernavik KujalleqTides nearby
All places in Avannaata, A to Z (63) →Upernavik Kujalleq at a glance
- Town or city of about 205 people. Coordinates: 72.155° N, 55.524° W.
- It is 226 mi northwest of Ilulissat, the main place in Avannaata. The sun rises 50 min later and sets 15 min earlier than in Ilulissat.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Upernavik KujalleqQuestions
What time is sunset today in Upernavik Kujalleq?
At 4:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Upernavik Kujalleq?
At 10:30 am. First light comes at 7:41 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 3:17–5:17 am, Major 3:50–5:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Upernavik Kujalleq?
Overcast, from 21 °F to 30 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Upernavik Kujalleq?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the northwest. The water is 29.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Upernavik Kujalleq?
The best time to visit Upernavik Kujalleq is from February to July: highs of 35 °F to 37 °F, about 5 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).