Acaraú tides today
- Tide now -1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:33 am (-5.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 12:00–1:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 84 °F moderate · 6.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 80 °F from the ENE, gusts 20 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.2–3.4 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:18 am–5:30 pm 12 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
Today in Acaraú there are high tides at 5:43 am (4.3 ft) and 5:56 pm (4.9 ft) and low tide at 12:01 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:33 am. The sun rises at 5:18 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 12 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:09 am to 2:09 am and from 12:41 pm to 2:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Acaraú today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:56 pm, coefficient 92
- Sunset at 5:30 pm, golden hour from 5:02 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (4.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 5:56 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:10 am to 12:50 am, with the 11:47 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with the 5:43 am high tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, common snook, ladyfish and mutton snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Acaraú
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:01 pm
Low tide at 12:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:43 am and 5:56 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °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 Acaraú
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- Praia de Arpoeiras 4.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Acaraú
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:43 am 4.3 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 12:01 pm -4.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:56 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 92
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 31 min to low tide at 12:33 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:43 am high tide and 92 for the 5:56 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.4 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 August 13 (5.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-5.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 99, 10.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 29, 3.8 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 | 5:18 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 5:43 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 12:01 pm · -4.5 ft | High tide 5:56 pm · 4.9 ft | — | Coef. 96 | 92% | Major periods 12:09 am · 12:41 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:18 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -5.2 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · -4.0 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 1:13 am · 1:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:18 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 7:36 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · -3.4 ft | High tide 7:52 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 75% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:49 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:18 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 9:04 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:18 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 3:31 am · -3.4 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:54 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 10:19 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:18 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 11:09 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 55 | 42% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:17 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 12:14 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · -2.6 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 31% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:24 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Acaraú has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 5.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Acaraú
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 4.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F).
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 10:02 pm (local time).
Surf in Acaraú today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.3 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:01 pm)
- Light: First light 4:57 am · sunrise 5:18 am · sunset 5:30 pm · last light 5:52 pm
- Tide: high 5:43 am (4.3 ft), low 12:01 pm (-4.5 ft) and high 5:56 pm (4.9 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 83.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 23 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Acaraú today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:01 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm
- 3.9 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:47 pm (11:30 pm–12:02 am), high tide 5:43 am (5:20–6:10 am), low tide 12:01 pm (11:40 am–12:20 pm) and high tide 5:56 pm (5:30–6:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 am to 6:30 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 Acaraú.
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Weather in Acaraú
Now in Acaraú
- Low / high
- 78 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: −0.06 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 80° | 88° | 89° | 88° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 6 E | 7 ESE | 11 ESE | 12 E | 14 E | 11 ENE | 11 ENE |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 80° 10 E 4.6 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 7 E 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 8 ESE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 12 E 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 14 E 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 14 E 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 11 ENE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 10 ENE 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 89 °F | 14 mph E | 4.5 ft | 5:43 am · 5:56 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 91 °F | 14 mph E | 4.7 ft | 6:35 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 88 °F | 14 mph E | 4.5 ft | 7:36 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 92 °F | 14 mph E | 4.8 ft | 8:46 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 92 °F | 14 mph E | 4.9 ft | 9:59 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 93 °F | 15 mph E | 4.7 ft | 11:09 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 91 °F | 14 mph E | 4.7 ft | 12:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 90 °F | 14 mph E | 4.8 ft | 12:35 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 90 °F | 13 mph E | 4.5 ft | 1:31 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 90 °F | 14 mph E | 4.3 ft | 2:20 am · 2:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 91 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 3:03 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 91 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 3:44 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 90 °F | 12 mph E | 2.7 ft | 4:23 am · 4:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 91 °F | 14 mph E | 3.0 ft | 5:01 am · 5:08 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 88° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 75° / 92° 4.8 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 78° / 92° 4.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 93° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 78° / 91° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 90° 4.8 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.4 °F; normal high: 95 °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 10:02 pm (local time).
The sun in Acaraú
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:32 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 4:57 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 11:24 am (80° high)
- Daylight 12 h 12 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:02 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,357,137 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Acaraú
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:09–2:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:41–2:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:48–7:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 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 Acaraú
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near AcaraúTides nearby
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- Lagoa do Crasto7.3 mi
- Aranaú8.6 mi
- Lagoa da Volta10 mi
- Volta do Rio11 mi
- Taboleiro (Acaraú)12 mi
- Itarema14 mi
- Carrapateira14 mi
- Banquê16 mi
Acaraú at a glance
- Town or city of about 63,104 people. Coordinates: 2.886° S, 40.120° W.
- It is 123 mi northwest of Fortaleza, the main place in Ceará. The sun rises 7 min later and sets 6 min later than in Fortaleza.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about AcaraúQuestions
What time is high tide today in Acaraú?
Today in Acaraú there are high tides at 5:43 am (4.3 ft) and 5:56 pm (4.9 ft) and low tide at 12:01 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Acaraú?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Acaraú?
At 5:18 am. First light comes at 4:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 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 12:09–2:09 am, Minor 6:48–7:48 am, Major 12:41–2:41 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Acaraú?
Drizzle, from 78 °F to 89 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Acaraú?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the northeast. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Acaraú?
The best time to visit Acaraú is from July to November: highs of 92 °F to 95 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).