Kitsissuarsuit tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 5:16 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–5:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 35 °F slight · 5.5 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 35 °F from the ENE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 9:38 am–4:53 pm 7 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 10:30–11:30 am average day · 6/10
Today in Kitsissuarsuit there are high tides at 12:02 pm (8.8 ft) and 11:57 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:34 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:16 am. The sun rises at 9:38 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 7 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:07 am to 5:07 am and from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph). Overcast, 35 °F.
Fishing in Kitsissuarsuit today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:16 am
- Major period 3:07–5:07 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 am to 5:10 am, combines the 5:16 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:00 am to 11:50 am, with the 12:02 pm high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 3:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with the 6:34 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Beach day in Kitsissuarsuit
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 27 °F: chilly for the beach
- Strong onshore wind (24 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.5 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 35 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:02 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft
4.5 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 35 °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
Strong onshore wind (24 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 5:16 am
Low tide at 5:16 am and 6:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:02 pm and 11:57 pm.
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Tides in Kitsissuarsuit
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:16 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:02 pm 8.8 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:57 pm 5.7 ft · coef. 83
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 28 min to low tide at 5:16 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 12:02 pm high tide and 83 for the 11:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.3 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 16 (9.4 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 10 to 11 (coefficient 100, 7.6 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 | 9:38 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:02 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:40 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:43 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 75% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:47 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 64% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:44 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 9:52 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 1:52 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:35 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:38 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:56 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:49 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 42% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:01 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:19 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 7.2 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 31% | Major periods 7:55 am · 8:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 10:05 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:38 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 61 | 22% | Major periods 8:41 am · 9:03 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
Kitsissuarsuit has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Maniitsoq Island (DMI), 9.1 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 Kitsissuarsuit
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 (−0.9 °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 3:49 am (local time).
Surf in Kitsissuarsuit today
Surf today
Poor- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:34 pm)
- Light: First light 8:32 am · sunrise 9:38 am · sunset 4:53 pm · last light 5:59 pm
- Tide: low 5:16 am (0.5 ft), high 12:02 pm (8.8 ft), low 6:34 pm (2.2 ft) and high 11:57 pm (5.7 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 34.7 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 33 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:59 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Kitsissuarsuit today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Some tidal current
- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh onshore wind (24 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:16 am (5:00–5:40 am), high tide 12:02 pm (11:40 am–12:20 pm), low tide 6:34 pm (6:10–7:00 pm) and high tide 11:57 pm (11:20 pm–12:30 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 34.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, combines weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and 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 Kitsissuarsuit.
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Weather in Kitsissuarsuit
Now in Kitsissuarsuit
- Low / high
- 34 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 27 °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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.35 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 | 34° | 35° | 36° | 37° | 37° | 39° | 40° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 11 ENE | 18 ENE | 23 NE | 24 NE | 17 E | 24 ESE | 23 ESE |
| Gusts | 10 | 13 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.3 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 |
- 3:00 am 35° 11 ENE 3.5 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 18 ENE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 37° 23 NE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 37° 24 NE 4.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 39° 17 E 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 40° 24 ESE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 38° 23 ESE 5.3 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 18 ESE 5.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 34 / 40 °F | 25 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | 12:02 pm · 11:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 32 / 37 °F | 27 mph S | 5.3 ft | 12:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 32 °F | 19 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 12:46 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 25 / 29 °F | 23 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 1:52 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 29 / 40 °F | 32 mph NE | 6.4 ft | 3:29 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 37 °F | 31 mph SSW | 6.2 ft | 5:20 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 27 / 33 °F | 15 mph WNW | 4.5 ft | 6:38 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 27 / 29 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 7:32 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 28 / 32 °F | 16 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 8:15 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 36 °F | 34 mph S | 6.0 ft | 8:54 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 30 / 32 °F | 26 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 9:30 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 26 / 31 °F | 26 mph SSE | 7.8 ft | 10:04 am · 9:57 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 22 / 27 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 10:39 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 21 / 25 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 11:13 am · 11:06 pm |
- Fri 30 Snow 32° / 37° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 28° / 32° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 25° / 29° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 29° / 40° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Snow 33° / 37° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 27° / 33° 4.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light snow 27° / 29° 2.3 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 wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.0 °F; normal high: 32 °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 3:49 am (local time).
The sun in Kitsissuarsuit
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:23 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 8:32 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 1:16 pm (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 14 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:46 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,987 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kitsissuarsuit
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:07–5:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:40–5:40 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 Kitsissuarsuit
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 (850 ft from Kitsissuarsuit) 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 KitsissuarsuitTides nearby
- Kronprinsen Ejland12 mi
- Aasiaat12 mi
- Manermiut18 mi
- Vester Ejland19 mi
- Akunnaaq21 mi
- Nivaaq24 mi
- Qeqertarsuaq29 mi
- Innalik30 mi
- Qeqertarsuatsiaq31 mi
- Ikamiut36 mi
Kitsissuarsuit at a glance
- Town or city of about 50 people. Coordinates: 68.857° N, 53.122° W.
- It is 12 mi northwest of Aasiaat, the main place in Qeqertalik. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Aasiaat.
- The nearest tide station, Maniitsoq Island, is 9.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KitsissuarsuitQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kitsissuarsuit?
Today in Kitsissuarsuit there are high tides at 12:02 pm (8.8 ft) and 11:57 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:34 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Kitsissuarsuit?
At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kitsissuarsuit?
At 9:43 am. First light comes at 7:26 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 3:07–5:07 am, Major 3:40–5:40 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kitsissuarsuit?
Overcast, from 34 °F to 40 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kitsissuarsuit?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 34.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kitsissuarsuit?
The best time to visit Kitsissuarsuit is from March to July: highs of 15 °F to 49 °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: Maniitsoq Island 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).