Sisimiut tides today
- Tide now 6.6 ft ↑ rising · high 10:07 pm (12.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 36 °F slight · 6.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 27 °F from the ESE, gusts 14 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 2.2–3.4 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 9:22 am–5:14 pm 7 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
Today in Sisimiut there are high tides at 9:56 am (15.1 ft) and 10:07 pm (12.2 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:16 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:07 pm. The sun rises at 9:22 am and sets at 5:14 pm: 7 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph). Clear, 27 °F.
Fishing in Sisimiut today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:16 pm
- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Sunset at 5:14 pm, golden hour from 3:34 pm
- Steady pressure (29.15 inHg), light offshore wind (8 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: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 4:16 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 9:56 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:29 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Beach day in Sisimiut
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:16 pm: more sand
- Feels like 21 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 36 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 36 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:29 am
Low tide at 3:29 am and 4:16 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:56 am and 10:07 pm. Coefficient 100 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Sisimiut
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Tides in Sisimiut
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:29 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:56 am 15.1 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 4:16 pm 2.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:07 pm 12.2 ft · coef. 97
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 15 min to high tide at 10:07 pm.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 9:56 am high tide and 97 for the 10:07 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.4 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 (15.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.8 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, 13.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 4.8 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 | 9:22 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 4:16 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:07 pm · 12.2 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 9:26 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:39 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 5:03 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 11.5 ft | Coef. 92 | 84% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:30 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 14.4 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 75% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:33 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 12:21 pm · 13.5 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 64% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:46 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 9:37 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 6:44 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 12.6 ft | Low tide 8:27 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:41 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 9:54 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 42% | Major periods 7:08 am · 7:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:45 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 4:11 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 31% | Major periods 7:57 am · 8:20 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 Sisimiut station (TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Sisimiut. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. 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 Sisimiut
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Tuesday 3: 7.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the northwest (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 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 6:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Sisimiut today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:56 am)
- Light: First light 8:23 am · sunrise 9:22 am · sunset 5:14 pm · last light 6:13 pm
- Tide: low 3:29 am (1.8 ft), high 9:56 am (15.1 ft), low 4:16 pm (2.8 ft) and high 10:07 pm (12.2 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 35.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 23 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:23 am to 12:00 pm, has 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 Sisimiut today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (4:16 pm): little current from 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:29 am (3:10–3:50 am), high tide 9:56 am (9:40–10:20 am), low tide 4:16 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:07 pm (9:50–10:30 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 35.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:50 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak 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 Sisimiut.
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Weather in Sisimiut
Now in Sisimiut
- Low / high
- 20 / 30 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 12 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.20 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 28° | 25° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NE | 4 NNE | 5 NNE | 7 NNE | 2 ENE | 6 ESE | 8 ESE | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.8 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 pm 28° 8 ESE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 25° 6 ESE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 26° 4 NNE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 26° 7 N 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 25° 9 N 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 26° 6 NNE 4.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 30° 4 NE 4.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 33° 4 NNE 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 20 / 30 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 9:56 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 25 / 33 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.9 ft | 10:39 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 28 / 33 °F | 13 mph SSW | 6.4 ft | 11:26 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 25 / 30 °F | 22 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 12:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 20 / 25 °F | 13 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 12:56 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 16 / 33 °F | 7 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 2:43 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 35 °F | 18 mph SSW | 7.0 ft | 4:22 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 27 / 32 °F | 10 mph N | 4.6 ft | 5:31 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 27 / 28 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 6:22 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 27 / 34 °F | 20 mph ESE | 9.3 ft | 7:04 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 35 °F | 28 mph S | 9.1 ft | 7:39 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 27 / 32 °F | 21 mph SSE | 9.8 ft | 8:12 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 21 / 26 °F | 19 mph SE | 9.1 ft | 8:44 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 16 / 24 °F | 13 mph NE | 7.2 ft | 9:15 am · 9:21 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 25° / 33° 5.9 ft
- Fri 30 Snow 28° / 33° 6.4 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 25° / 30° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 20° / 25° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 16° / 33° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 32° / 35° 7.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 27° / 32° 4.6 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Sisimiut
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:20 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 8:23 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:18 pm (10° high)
- Daylight 7 h 52 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:34 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,218 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sisimiut
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,437 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 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 Sisimiut
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Bro 1 0.4 mi
- Bro 2 0.4 mi
- Bro 3 0.4 mi
- Bro 4 0.4 mi
- Bro 5 0.4 mi
- Bro 6 0.4 mi
- Bro 7 0.5 mi
- Bro 8 0.5 mi
- Bro 9 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Sisimiut) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.2 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 1.2 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.2 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.
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- Sarfannguit22 mi
- Itilleq25 mi
- Saqqarliit33 mi
Sisimiut at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,227 people. Coordinates: 66.939° N, 53.674° W.
- The nearest tide station, Sisimiut, is 0.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about SisimiutQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sisimiut?
Today in Sisimiut there are high tides at 9:56 am (15.1 ft) and 10:07 pm (12.2 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:16 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Sisimiut?
At 5:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sisimiut?
At 9:26 am. First light comes at 7:23 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 2:06–4:06 am, Major 2:37–4:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sisimiut?
Mainly clear, from 20 °F to 30 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sisimiut?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the northwest. The water is 35.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sisimiut?
The best time to visit Sisimiut is from March to July: highs of 14 °F to 52 °F, about 6 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: Sisimiut station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), 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).