Upernavik tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↑ rising · high 1:44 am (3.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 32 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 25 °F from the N, gusts 21 · partly cloudy
- Sun 10:29 am–4:27 pm 5 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–3:50 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Upernavik there are high tides at 1:03 am (4.0 ft) and 2:16 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 7:08 am and 9:00 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:44 am. The sun rises at 10:29 am and sets at 4:27 pm: 5 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north (14 mph). Partly cloudy, 25 °F.
Fishing in Upernavik today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:16 pm, coefficient 96
- Major period 2:48–4:48 pm
- Sunset at 4:27 pm
- Steady pressure (29.44 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 2:16 pm high tide, a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Upernavik
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Feels like 14 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 32 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 2:16 pm, coefficient 96: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 32 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:08 am
Low tide at 7:08 am and 9:00 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:03 am and 2:16 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Beaches near Upernavik
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Tides in Upernavik
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:03 am 4.0 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 7:08 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:16 pm 6.8 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 9:00 pm 1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 55 min to high tide at 1:44 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 1:03 am high tide and 96 for the 2:16 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.6 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 (7.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 16 (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 9 to 11 (coefficient 99, 5.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 22, 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 | 10:29 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:35 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 1:44 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 84% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:52 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:42 am · 4:13 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:46 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 75% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:56 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 10:48 am · 4:06 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:37 pm · 6.6 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 64% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:57 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 10:55 am · 3:59 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 5:04 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 5:32 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:52 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 11:03 am · 3:52 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:09 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 58 | 42% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:43 pm | Low |
| Tue 3 | 11:10 am · 3:45 pm | Low tide 2:23 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 8:48 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:37 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 61 | 31% | Major periods 8:07 am · 8:30 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Tides from the Upernavik station (DMI), 0.4 mi from Upernavik. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Upernavik
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 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 west 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 Saturday 31: 3.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (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 30.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 9:49 pm (local time).
Surf in Upernavik today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 2:16 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 9:01 am · sunrise 10:29 am · sunset 4:27 pm · last light 5:54 pm
- Tide: high 1:03 am (4.0 ft), low 7:08 am (0.2 ft), high 2:16 pm (6.8 ft) and low 9:00 pm (1.9 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 31.6 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:01 am to 1:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Upernavik today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:16 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:31 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:03 am (12:30–1:30 am), low tide 7:08 am (6:50–7:30 am), high tide 2:16 pm (2:00–2:31 pm) and low tide 9:00 pm (8:30–9:30 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 31.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:54 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 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 Upernavik.
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Weather in Upernavik
Now in Upernavik
- Low / high
- 23 / 25 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 73%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 21 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.25 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 N | 16 N | 15 N | 14 N | 13 N | 14 N | 14 N | 14 N |
| Gusts | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 25° 14 N 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 24° 15 NNE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 24° 15 N 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 25° 15 N 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 25° 17 N 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 26° 20 N 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 26° 24 N 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 27° 22 N 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 23 / 25 °F | 18 mph N | 1.2 ft | 1:03 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 24 / 27 °F | 24 mph N | 2.6 ft | 1:44 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 25 / 32 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 2:32 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 31 °F | 35 mph S | 3.8 ft | 3:33 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 27 / 29 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 5:04 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 22 / 26 °F | 20 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 7:09 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 26 / 28 °F | 22 mph N | 0.7 ft | 8:48 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 23 / 26 °F | 7 mph N | 1.4 ft | 9:50 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 22 / 27 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | 10:37 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 27 / 34 °F | 17 mph ESE | 5.2 ft | 11:17 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 34 °F | 26 mph SE | 6.3 ft | 11:55 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 26 / 30 °F | 29 mph SE | 5.5 ft | 12:31 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 23 / 26 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 12:01 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 21 / 23 °F | 16 mph N | 1.7 ft | 12:39 am · 1:40 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 24° / 27° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 25° / 32° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 28° / 31° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 27° / 29° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 22° / 26° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 26° / 28° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 23° / 26° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.3 °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 9:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Upernavik
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:36 am
- Full dark 7:18 pm
- Civil dawn 9:01 am
- Civil dusk 5:54 pm
- Solar noon 1:28 pm (4° high)
- Daylight 5 h 58 min (−13 min)
- Evening golden hour All day
- Full dark 7:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,050 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Upernavik
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,437 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 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 Upernavik
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Upernavik.
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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 (800 ft from Upernavik) 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.
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 UpernavikTides nearby
- Aappilattoq13 mi
- Tussaaq18 mi
- Naajat26 mi
- Innarsuit Settlement29 mi
- Kangersuatsiaq31 mi
- Majestic Bay Settlement40 mi
Upernavik at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,129 people. Coordinates: 72.784° N, 56.149° W.
- It is 271 mi north of Ilulissat, the main place in Avannaata. The sun rises 60 min later and sets 19 min earlier than in Ilulissat.
- The nearest tide station, Upernavik, is 0.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about UpernavikQuestions
What time is high tide today in Upernavik?
Today in Upernavik there are high tides at 1:03 am (4.0 ft) and 2:16 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 7:08 am and 9:00 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Upernavik?
At 4:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:54 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Upernavik?
At 10:35 am. First light comes at 7:41 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 2:16–4:16 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Upernavik?
Partly cloudy, from 23 °F to 25 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Upernavik?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the northwest. The water is 31.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Upernavik?
The best time to visit Upernavik is from February to July: highs of 6 °F to 47 °F, about 4 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: Upernavik 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).