Kangaatsiaq tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:52 am (9.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 29 °F slight · 6.8 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 30 °F from the NE, gusts 14 · partly cloudy
- Sun 9:35 am–4:59 pm 7 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 5:20–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Kangaatsiaq there are high tides at 11:52 am (9.0 ft) and 11:50 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 5:08 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:52 am. The sun rises at 9:35 am and sets at 4:59 pm: 7 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:09 am to 5:09 am and from 3:41 pm to 5:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Partly cloudy, 30 °F.
Fishing in Kangaatsiaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:08 am
- Major period 3:09–5:09 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.3 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 5:10 am, combines the 5:08 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 3:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with the 6:25 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 11:30 am, with the 11:52 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Beach day in Kangaatsiaq
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 27 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh cross-shore wind (21 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 29 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 11:52 am, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 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 29 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (21 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:25 pm
Low tide at 5:08 am and 6:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:52 am and 11:50 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Kangaatsiaq
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:08 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:52 am 9.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:25 pm 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:50 pm 5.9 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 37 min to high tide at 11:52 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 11:52 am high tide and 86 for the 11:50 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.6 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 26 (9.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 8.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 24, 3.0 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 | 9:35 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 5:08 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 91 | 84% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:39 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 12:40 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 7:23 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:44 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 6:36 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 8.4 ft | Low tide 8:34 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 73 | 64% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:45 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 9:48 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:36 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:52 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:46 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 11:18 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 50 | 42% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:57 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 7.3 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 31% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:19 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 10:01 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:42 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 22% | Major periods 8:42 am · 9:04 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 Equutissaatsoq station (DMI), 3.2 mi from Kangaatsiaq. 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 Kangaatsiaq
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 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 northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.5 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 6.7 °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 warms over the next few days: about 29.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−6.5 °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 6:16 am (local time).
Diving in Kangaatsiaq today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Low light: twilight
- Slack water today: low tide 5:08 am (4:50–5:30 am), high tide 11:52 am (11:30 am–12:10 pm), low tide 6:25 pm (6:00–6:50 pm) and high tide 11:50 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 28.8 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:03 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with low light. Also worth a look from 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
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 Kangaatsiaq.
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Weather in Kangaatsiaq
Now in Kangaatsiaq
- Low / high
- 29 / 36 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 75%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 22 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.40 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 29° | 30° | 29° | 32° | 35° | 35° | 36° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SE | 10 ENE | 10 NE | 18 NNE | 21 NNE | 11 N | 9 ESE | 19 ESE |
| Gusts | 16 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 14 | 26 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 29° 10 NE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 32° 18 NNE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 21 NNE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 35° 11 N 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 36° 9 ESE 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 35° 19 ESE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 34° 18 ESE 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 33° 16 SSE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 29 / 36 °F | 21 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 11:52 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 31 / 35 °F | 27 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 12:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 29 / 31 °F | 25 mph S | 3.3 ft | 12:41 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 23 / 29 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 1:51 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 23 / 34 °F | 24 mph NE | 4.1 ft | 3:40 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 35 °F | 19 mph SSW | 4.5 ft | 5:29 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 26 / 33 °F | 28 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 6:42 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 35 °F | 28 mph S | 1.4 ft | 7:33 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 35 °F | 38 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 8:14 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 30 °F | 33 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 8:50 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 20 / 28 °F | 16 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 9:24 am · 9:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 17 / 21 °F | 13 mph E | 2.6 ft | 9:56 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 16 / 25 °F | 17 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 10:29 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 21 / 27 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 11:01 am · 10:51 pm |
- Fri 30 Light snow 31° / 35° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 29° / 31° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 23° / 29° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 23° / 34° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 32° / 35° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 26° / 33° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Snow 32° / 35° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 31 °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 6:16 am (local time).
The sun in Kangaatsiaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:23 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 8:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:03 pm
- Solar noon 1:18 pm (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 23 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:01 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,964 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kangaatsiaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:09–5:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:41–5:41 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 Kangaatsiaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.4 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Kangaatsiaq) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.4 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 2.4 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) 2.4 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 KangaatsiaqTides nearby
All places in Qeqertalik, A to Z (31) →Kangaatsiaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 520 people. Coordinates: 68.306° N, 53.464° W.
- It is 32 mi southwest of Aasiaat, the main place in Qeqertalik. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 6 min later than in Aasiaat.
- The nearest tide station, Equutissaatsoq, is 3.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about KangaatsiaqQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kangaatsiaq?
Today in Kangaatsiaq there are high tides at 11:52 am (9.0 ft) and 11:50 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 5:08 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Kangaatsiaq?
At 4:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kangaatsiaq?
At 9:39 am. First light comes at 7:27 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 3:09–5:09 am, Major 3:41–5:41 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kangaatsiaq?
Overcast, from 29 °F to 36 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kangaatsiaq?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the northwest. The water is 28.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kangaatsiaq?
The best time to visit Kangaatsiaq is from March to July: highs of 14 °F to 50 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 9 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: Equutissaatsoq 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).