Akunnaaq tides today
- Tide now 5.9 ft ↑ rising · high 11:56 am (9.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00–11:40 am great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 37 °F slight · 4.4 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 18 mph · 36 °F from the NNE, gusts 22 · overcast
- Sun 9:34 am–4:50 pm 7 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:40 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Akunnaaq there are high tides at 11:56 am (9.2 ft) and 11:52 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 5:14 am and 6:33 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:56 am. The sun rises at 9:34 am and sets at 4:50 pm: 7 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:04 am to 5:04 am and from 3:36 pm to 5:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the north-northeast (18 mph). Overcast, 36 °F.
Fishing in Akunnaaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:14 am
- Major period 3:04–5:04 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 am to 5:00 am, combines the 5:14 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:00 am to 11:40 am, with the 11:56 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Beach day in Akunnaaq
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 26 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (24 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 37 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 11:56 am, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 37 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 24 mph
Fresh onshore wind (24 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:33 pm
Low tide at 5:14 am and 6:33 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:56 am and 11:52 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Akunnaaq
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:14 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:56 am 9.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:33 pm 2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:52 pm 6.1 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 51 min to high tide at 11:56 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 11:56 am high tide and 85 for the 11:52 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.5 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 26 (10.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (0.2 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 26 to 27 (coefficient 103, 8.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 23, 2.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 9:34 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 5:14 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 6:33 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 11:52 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 84% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:39 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 75% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:43 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 12:40 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 8:40 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 64% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:41 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 9:47 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 1:47 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 7:36 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 2:39 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:52 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 45 | 42% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:56 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 7.4 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 31% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:15 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 10:01 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:59 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:26 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 22% | Major periods 8:37 am · 9:00 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
Akunnaaq has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Aasiaat (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 Akunnaaq
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
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 35.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 9:04 am (local time).
Surf in Akunnaaq today
Surf today
Poor- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.8 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:56 am)
- Light: First light 8:28 am · sunrise 9:34 am · sunset 4:50 pm · last light 5:56 pm
- Tide: low 5:14 am (0.7 ft), high 11:56 am (9.2 ft), low 6:33 pm (2.5 ft) and high 11:52 pm (6.1 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 36.7 °F–37.8 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:28 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Akunnaaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:56 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:11 pm
- 3.5 ft surface waves
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:14 am (4:50–5:30 am), high tide 11:56 am (11:40 am–12:11 pm), low tide 6:33 pm (6:10–7:00 pm) and high tide 11:52 pm (11:20 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 36.7–37.8 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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 Akunnaaq.
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Weather in Akunnaaq
Now in Akunnaaq
- Low / high
- 34 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 28 °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 Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.52 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 34° | 36° | 36° | 36° | 38° | 40° | 40° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 9 NE | 15 NE | 18 NNE | 19 NE | 24 E | 26 ESE | 21 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 29 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.0 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 am 36° 18 NNE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 38° 19 NE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 40° 24 E 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 40° 26 ESE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 38° 21 ESE 4.0 ft
- 12:00 am 39° 23 ESE 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 22 SSE 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 13 SSE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 34 / 40 °F | 26 mph E | 4.1 ft | 11:56 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 31 / 39 °F | 24 mph S | 4.1 ft | 12:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 33 °F | 14 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 12:40 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 26 / 28 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 1:47 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 28 / 40 °F | 25 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 3:42 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 41 °F | 24 mph S | 4.7 ft | 5:46 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 34 °F | 20 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | 6:59 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 30 / 34 °F | 25 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 7:48 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 30 / 37 °F | 24 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 8:26 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 27 / 29 °F | 21 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 9:01 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 22 / 27 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.4 ft | 9:33 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 20 / 23 °F | 7 mph SE | 2.1 ft | 10:04 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 18 / 23 °F | 19 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 10:35 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 17 / 19 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.6 ft | 11:06 am · 10:59 pm |
- Fri 30 Light snow 31° / 39° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 28° / 33° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 26° / 28° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 28° / 40° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 33° / 41° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 29° / 34° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Snow 30° / 34° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.5 °F; normal high: 30 °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 9:04 am (local time).
The sun in Akunnaaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:19 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 8:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 1:13 pm (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 16 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:46 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,040 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Akunnaaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:04–5:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:36–5:36 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 Akunnaaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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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 (650 ft from Akunnaaq) out to sea, heading north.
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 AkunnaaqTides nearby
- Nivaaq9.1 mi
- Aasiaat14 mi
- Ikamiut15 mi
- Kitsissuarsuit21 mi
- Manermiut22 mi
- Akulliit28 mi
- Qasigiannguit29 mi
- Vester Ejland31 mi
- Kronprinsen Ejland31 mi
- Qeqertarsuatsiaq32 mi
Akunnaaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 66 people. Coordinates: 68.744° N, 52.330° W.
- It is 14 mi east of Aasiaat, the main place in Qeqertalik. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Aasiaat.
- The nearest tide station, Aasiaat, is 13 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about AkunnaaqQuestions
What time is high tide today in Akunnaaq?
Today in Akunnaaq there are high tides at 11:56 am (9.2 ft) and 11:52 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 5:14 am and 6:33 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Akunnaaq?
At 4:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Akunnaaq?
At 9:39 am. First light comes at 7:23 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 3:04–5:04 am, Major 3:36–5:36 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Akunnaaq?
Overcast, from 34 °F to 40 °F, with a fresh breeze from the north-northeast (18 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Akunnaaq?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the north-northeast. The water is 37.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Akunnaaq?
The best time to visit Akunnaaq is from April to July: highs of 26 °F to 53 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 11 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: Aasiaat 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).