Vera Cruz tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 5:47 am (6.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:10–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 81 °F slight · 6.5 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 75 °F from the S, gusts 15 · drizzle
- Surf today 2.1–3.3 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:02 am–5:34 pm 12 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:25 pm
Today in Vera Cruz there are high tides at 5:47 am (6.8 ft) and 6:02 pm (6.5 ft) and low tide at 11:42 am. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:47 am. The sun rises at 5:02 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 12 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:39 pm to 3:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Drizzle, 75 °F.
Fishing in Vera Cruz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:02 pm, coefficient 77
- Sunset at 5:34 pm, golden hour from 5:06 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 6:02 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:50 am to 5:30 am, with the 5:47 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:42 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, yellowtail snapper, pearly razorfish and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in Vera Cruz
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Swim with care: 3.1 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:42 am
Low tide at 11:42 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:47 am and 6:02 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 82 °F, though with rain and some waves.
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 Vera Cruz
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- Praia de Mar Grande 0.2 mi · E
- Mar Grande 0.3 mi · S
- Praia do Duro 0.4 mi · S
- Praia de Ilhota 0.7 mi · S
- Praia da Gamboa 1.1 mi · S
- Praia Buraco do Boi 1.5 mi · N
- Praia da Gameleira 1.8 mi · N
- Praia da Penha 2.0 mi · S
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Vera Cruz
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Tides in Vera Cruz
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:47 am 6.8 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 11:42 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:02 pm 6.5 ft · coef. 77
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 38 min to high tide at 5:47 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 5:47 am high tide and 77 for the 6:02 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 March 19 (8.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (-0.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 103, 8.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 24, 2.4 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 | 5:02 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 5:47 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 6.5 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:02 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 12:16 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 70 | 75% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:01 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:05 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 55 | 64% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:01 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:03 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:27 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 45 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:01 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 4:07 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 49 | 42% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:00 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 5:28 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 5:56 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:55 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 31% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:18 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:00 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 6:27 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 6:44 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 22% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:03 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Vera Cruz has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Salvador (UHSLC 708, TICON-4), 6.2 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). 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 Vera Cruz
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 82.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 1:09 am (local time).
Surf in Vera Cruz today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.2 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:42 am)
- Light: First light 4:40 am · sunrise 5:02 am · sunset 5:34 pm · last light 5:56 pm
- Tide: high 5:47 am (6.8 ft), low 11:42 am (0.6 ft) and high 6:02 pm (6.4 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 80.8 °F–81.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 45 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, 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 Vera Cruz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (5:47 am): little current from 5:20 am to 6:10 am
- 3.2 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 5:47 am (5:20–6:10 am), low tide 11:42 am (11:20 am–12:10 pm), high tide 6:02 pm (5:30–6:30 pm) and low tide 12:16 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.1 ft at 6 s) and rain (1.68 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.8–81.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 am to 6:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:50 am to 12:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with 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
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- Germania 5.9 mi
- Cavo Artemidi 8.6 mi
- Parque Natural Municipal Marinho da Barra 6.0 mi
- Submerso 6.0 mi
- Rebello Mergulho e Aventura 6.0 mi
- Bahia Scuba mergulho 6.1 mi
- Shark Dive Centro de Mergulho 6.4 mi
- Águas Abertas 7.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Vera Cruz
Now in Vera Cruz
- Low / high
- 75 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 1.09 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Showers | Showers | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 75° | 75° | 75° | 79° | 80° | 79° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 S | 6 SSW | 2 WSW | 3 WSW | 5 SSE | 11 S | 5 S | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.12 in | 0.17 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 6 SSW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 2 WSW 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 3 WSW 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 5 SSE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 11 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 5 S 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 4 SSE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 4 SW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 80 °F | 11 mph S | 4.1 ft | 5:47 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 6:40 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 87 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 7:44 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 88 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 9:03 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 2.3 ft | 10:30 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 11 mph E | 2.3 ft | 11:42 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 85 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 12:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 12:48 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 86 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 1:34 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 2:15 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 86 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 2:54 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 86 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 3:31 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 84 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 4:07 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 83 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 4:42 am · 4:45 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 75° / 87° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 2.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 76° / 87° 2.7 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °F; normal high: 84 °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 1:09 am (local time).
The sun in Vera Cruz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 4:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 11:18 am (89° high)
- Daylight 12 h 32 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,960 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vera Cruz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:39–3:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:23–8:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:55–9:55 pm Minor · moonrise · medium 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 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Vera Cruz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ponte do Lôrete 7.6 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 6.0 mi
- Praia dos Pescadores 2.4 mi
- Rua Amigos da Marinha 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Bahia Marina 6.1 mi
- Porto Salvador Marina 6.3 mi
- Pescador Raiz 3.8 mi
- Fishcompany Pesca Esportiva 6.2 mi
- Fuel dock 6.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Vera Cruz) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deep3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Farol da Barra 6.2 mi southeast
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 30 s, alternating white, white and red · Al.Iso WWR 30s
- Range
- 38 nautical miles (44 mi)
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Vera CruzTides nearby
- Vitória6.0 mi
- Itaparica6.9 mi
- Salvador8.0 mi
- Salinas da Margarida12 mi
- Madre de Deus15 mi
- Simões Filho18 mi
- Saubara19 mi
- Lauro de Freitas19 mi
- Candeias21 mi
- Jaguaripe22 mi
Vera Cruz at a glance
- Town or city of about 43,716 people. Coordinates: 12.960° S, 38.609° W.
- It is 8.0 mi west of Salvador, the main place in Bahía. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Salvador.
- The nearest tide station, Salvador, is 6.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Vera CruzQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vera Cruz?
Today in Vera Cruz there are high tides at 5:47 am (6.8 ft) and 6:02 pm (6.5 ft) and low tide at 11:42 am. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Vera Cruz?
At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vera Cruz?
At 5:02 am. First light comes at 4:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 7:23–8:23 am, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 8:55–9:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vera Cruz?
Showers, from 75 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vera Cruz?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the south-southeast. The water is 80.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vera Cruz?
The best time to visit Vera Cruz is from October to January: highs of 83 °F to 86 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 6 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: Salvador (UHSLC 708) 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).