Gaff Topsail, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Gaff Topsail, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gaff Topsail is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gaff Topsail is located at 49.1428°N, 56.6519°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0J.
Gaff Topsail stands as a rugged, elevated expanse of barrens, defined by the stark and weathered stone that gives the height of land its enduring character. It lies 38.3 km north-north-east of Buchans, NL (from Buchans, NL: bearing 22°T), and is situated 27.1 km west-north-west of Millertown Junction. The terrain here is dominated by exposed bedrock and low-lying, resilient vegetation that clings to the thin soil, catching the pale, slant light of the northern sun as it pulls long shadows across the ridges. Nearby, the Barneys Brook traces a cold, clear path through the craggy landscape, its movement a constant, low murmur against the silence of the barrens. The air carries a sharp, clean clarity that tastes of stone and damp moss, grounding the traveler in a space where the horizon feels vast and unencumbered by the clutter of the lowlands. History clings to Gaff Topsail in the form of old rail corridors and the quiet remnants of passages once vital to the movement of goods and people through the interior. While the modern economy has shifted, the identity of Gaff Topsail remains tied to the harsh beauty of its topography and the endurance required to traverse such wild country. Those who know the region recognize the steady weight of the wind that sweeps across the Gaff Topsail, a force that dictates the pace of existence as surely as the coming of the seasons. To move through this landscape is to acknowledge a stillness that feels ancient, punctuated only by the occasional call of a bird or the shifting of loose scree underfoot, far removed from the sheltered quiet found near the West Brook Ecological Reserve.
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| Location | Gaff Topsail, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 49.142778°N, 56.651944°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0J |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gaff Topsail, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gaff Topsail, Newfoundland and Labrador, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gaff Topsail includes coordinates 49.142778°N, 56.651944°W. Postal FSA: A0J. Telephone area code: 709, 879. Timezone: Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.