Gripes Nest, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Gripes Nest, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gripes Nest is a locality in Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gripes Nest is located at 46.9036°N, 52.9189°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0A.
Gripes Nest clings to the rugged Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air rises to meet the weathered stone of Southern Head Hill. It lies 14.1 km south of Ferryland, NL (from Ferryland, NL: bearing 184°T), and is situated 2.8 km south-south-east of Renews. The terrain here holds a stark, elemental clarity, defined by the relentless meeting of rock and tide that marks the edge of the Avalon Peninsula. Nearby, the waters of the Gull Pond River carve a quiet path toward the sea, their movement a constant, low-frequency pulse against the stillness of the barrens. At dusk, the light loses its sharp edge, turning the coastal scrub to a bruised purple and casting long, cooling shadows across the slopes. Chance Cove Provincial Park sits seventeen kilometers away, acting as a distant anchor for those drawn to the protected reaches of this wilder coastline. Gripes Nest maintains a character shaped by the sea, reflecting the endurance of those who have historically looked to the North Atlantic for their livelihood. While the economy has shifted over generations, the inhabitants keep a steady connection to the maritime heritage that first defined these rocky inlets. Life in Gripes Nest moves in accordance with the turning of the seasons, where the primary concerns are the temperament of the wind and the state of the tides. The local culture remains unadorned and direct, valuing a quiet persistence in the face of the encroaching gale. Here, the weight of the horizon is always present, a constant reminder of the vast, surging expanse that defines the outer limits of the land.
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| Location | Gripes Nest, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 46.903611°N, 52.918889°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0A |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gripes Nest, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gripes Nest, 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 Gripes Nest includes coordinates 46.903611°N, 52.918889°W, situated in Ferryland. Postal FSA: A0A. 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.