Location & Surroundings
Whales Back is a shoals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is Stephenville, about 130 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1395 km to the west. The nearest airport is Stephenville International Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Whales Back is Shoal off the south shore of the Island of Newfoundland.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Also known as: TR Whales Back
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
-
Coordinates
47° 33' 0" N, 57° 40' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/Glace_Bay
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:34
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Whales Back
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Whales Back, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 13.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 7.6 C, max wind 13.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
13.0 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,026.6 hPa
Clouds
30 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.3 | 13.0 | 285 | 49 | 1,026.6 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 7.1 | 306 | 58 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.5 | 4.1 | 345 | 55 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.1 | 5.1 | 189 | 55 | 1,037.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.6 | 9.0 | 212 | 69 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 461.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.9 | 8.9 | 217 | 81 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 7.6 | 227 | 91 | 1,024.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.6 | 4.0 | 278 | 92 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.5 | 3.1 | 268 | 80 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 247.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.8 | 5.3 | 345 | 79 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.4 | 4.1 | 17 | 76 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.0 | 3.6 | 31 | 73 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.0 | 3.5 | 186 | 69 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 450.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Whales Back?
Now 6.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 13.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 7.6 C, max wind 13.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Whales Back today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Whales Back?
Local time is 22:34. Time zone: America/Glace_Bay (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Whales Back?
Whales Back is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Whales Back?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Whales Back located?
It is at 47.54999, -57.68176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Whales Back in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry