Narsarsuaq tides today
- Tide now 7.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:36 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.1 ft calm (rippled) · 4.6 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 30 °F from the NW, gusts 10 · light snow
- Sun 8:18 am–5:11 pm 8 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:42 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Narsarsuaq there are high tides at 8:18 am (10.3 ft) and 8:35 pm (8.6 ft) and low tides at 1:56 am and 2:37 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:36 am. The sun rises at 8:18 am and sets at 5:11 pm: 8 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:03 pm to 4:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Light snow, 30 °F.
Fishing in Narsarsuaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:56 am
- Major period 1:31–3:31 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:00 am, combines the 1:56 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with the 2:37 pm low tide, moonset and a major period. Also good from 7:30 am to 9:20 am, with the 8:18 am high tide and sunrise.
Beach day in Narsarsuaq
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:37 pm: more sand
- Feels like 28 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 2 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 1:56 am
Low tide at 1:56 am and 2:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:18 am and 8:35 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Beaches near Narsarsuaq
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Tides in Narsarsuaq
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:56 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:18 am 10.3 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 2:37 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:35 pm 8.6 ft · coef. 96
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 21 min to low tide at 2:36 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 8:18 am high tide and 96 for the 8:35 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.8 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 July 15 (10.4 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 28 (coefficient 100, 9.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 26, 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 | 8:18 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:56 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:18 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 99 | 92% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:03 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:21 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 3:23 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:19 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 93 | 84% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:08 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:24 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 3:20 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:49 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 7.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 75% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:27 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:14 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 69 | 64% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:29 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 5:10 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 6:30 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:32 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 6:28 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 7:53 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 53 | 42% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:35 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 2:32 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 9:09 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 52 | 31% | Major periods 7:23 am · 7:46 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
Tides from the Narsarsuaq station (DMI), 0.9 mi from Narsarsuaq. 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 Narsarsuaq
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 0.5 ft with a period of 2 s, from the south (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:15 pm (local time).
Diving in Narsarsuaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:37 pm): little current from 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 4 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:56 am (1:40–2:20 am), high tide 8:18 am (8:00–8:40 am), low tide 2:37 pm (2:20–3:00 pm) and high tide 8:35 pm (8:10–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 8:20 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light 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 Narsarsuaq.
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Weather in Narsarsuaq
Now in Narsarsuaq
- Low / high
- 29 / 33 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 20 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (−0.18 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.90 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 33° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 30° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 3 N | 1 NNW | 2 N | 2 NNE | 2 N | 2 N | 1 NNW |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 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 | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 30° 2 NW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 27° 3 WSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 25° 4 SSW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 28° 2 NW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 4 N 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 38° 3 NE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 36° 1 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 34° 1 E 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 29 / 33 °F | 4 mph N | 0.1 ft | 8:18 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 25 / 38 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | 9:02 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 31 / 36 °F | 2 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 9:49 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 32 °F | 2 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 10:43 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 25 / 44 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 47 °F | 19 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 12:39 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 35 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 2:13 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 13 / 28 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 3:30 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 10 / 16 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 4:29 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 11 / 27 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 5:17 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 36 °F | 6 mph E | — | 5:57 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 24 / 31 °F | 3 mph NNE | — | 6:34 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 8 / 25 °F | 5 mph NNE | — | 7:08 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 7 / 22 °F | 6 mph NNE | — | 7:41 am · 7:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Light snow 25° / 38° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light snow 31° / 36° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 28° / 32° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 25° / 44° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 35° / 47° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 25° / 35° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 13° / 28° 0.1 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 38 °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 10:15 pm (local time).
The sun in Narsarsuaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 7:32 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 53 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,778 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Narsarsuaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,437 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:03–4:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:47–1:47 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:12–5:12 pm Minor · moonrise · medium 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 Narsarsuaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.5 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Narsarsuaq) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.5 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 2.5 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) 2.5 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 NarsarsuaqTides nearby
- Qassiarsuk3.0 mi
- Igaliku12 mi
- Iterlak17 mi
- Søndre Igaliku18 mi
- Niaqornaq26 mi
- Narsaq27 mi
- Illorsuit28 mi
- Qallimiut32 mi
- Upernaviarsuk32 mi
- Qaqortoq36 mi
Narsarsuaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 123 people. Coordinates: 61.157° N, 45.425° W.
- It is 37 mi northeast of Qaqortoq, the main place in Kujalleq. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Qaqortoq.
- The nearest tide station, Narsarsuaq, is 0.9 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Narsarsuaq Small Boat Pier (historical) (0.6 mi), Narsarsuaq Main Dock (0.9 mi).
Questions about NarsarsuaqQuestions
What time is high tide today in Narsarsuaq?
Today in Narsarsuaq there are high tides at 8:18 am (10.3 ft) and 8:35 pm (8.6 ft) and low tides at 1:56 am and 2:37 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Narsarsuaq?
At 5:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Narsarsuaq?
At 8:21 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 12:47–1:47 pm, Major 2:03–4:03 pm, Minor 4:12–5:12 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Narsarsuaq?
Light snow, from 29 °F to 33 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Narsarsuaq?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the south-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Narsarsuaq?
The best time to visit Narsarsuaq is from June to July: highs of 56 °F to 57 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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: Narsarsuaq 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).