Caucaia today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.8 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 80 °F from the ENE, gusts 21 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.2–3.4 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:11 am–5:25 pm 12 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Caucaia the sun rises at 5:11 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 12 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:03 am to 2:03 am and from 12:35 pm to 2:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Caucaia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:35–2:35 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 2:00 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, great barracuda, mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: mutton snapper. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Caucaia, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Caucaia
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.5 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.5 ft
3.5 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 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Caucaia, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with some waves. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with 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 Caucaia
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- Praia de Icaraí 4.7 mi · N
- Parking
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 Caucaia
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Tides in Caucaia
Tides in Caucaia: not available yet
There is no tide station near Caucaia, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Icaraí · 3.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Caucaia
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.2 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 Thursday 29: 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 (+3.5 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Caucaia today
Surf today
Poor- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.7 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast, a bit short
- 3.0 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 4:50 am · sunrise 5:11 am · sunset 5:25 pm · last light 5:47 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 56 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, has a good size, though with wind swell and cross-shore wind. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with 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 Caucaia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.2 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:47 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Caucaia, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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- Mara Hope 8.8 mi
- Amazonia 11 mi
- Beny 12 mi
- Lagoa Do Paraíso - Jijoca De Jericoacoara, Jericoacoara, Fortaleza Ce 9.9 mi
- Atlantida Mergulho Ceara 11 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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Caucaia
Now in Caucaia
- Low / high
- 78 / 92 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 61%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.03 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 80° | 88° | 91° | 90° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 7 E | 8 ESE | 10 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 E | 8 E | 8 ENE |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 81° 8 E 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 8 ENE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 8 E 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 7 E 4.8 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 8 ESE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 88° 11 ESE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 11 E 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 11 E 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 92 °F | 12 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 91 °F | 11 mph E | 4.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 90 °F | 12 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 93 °F | 11 mph E | 4.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 92 °F | 11 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 91 °F | 12 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 90 °F | 11 mph E | 4.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 91 °F | 12 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 90 °F | 12 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 90 °F | 12 mph E | 4.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 92 °F | 11 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 92 °F | 11 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 90 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 92 °F | 11 mph E | 4.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 90° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 77° / 93° 4.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 78° / 92° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 91° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 90° 4.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 91° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °F; normal high: 89 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Caucaia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:25 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 4:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:47 pm
- Solar noon 11:18 am (80° high)
- Daylight 12 h 14 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,357,237 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Caucaia
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:03–2:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:35–2:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:40–7:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:29–8:29 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 Caucaia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Píer da Lagoa da Parangaba 6.3 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Espigão do Icaraí 4.4 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 5.1 mi
- Ponto de Pesca Amadora 6.3 mi
- Jr Pescados 1.9 mi
- Tackle shop 5.7 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.
Tides near CaucaiaTides nearby
- Icaraí3.5 mi
- Iparana3.6 mi
- Cumbuco3.9 mi
- Jardim Fortaleza5.2 mi
- Fazenda São João da Boa Vista5.5 mi
- Salgado6.2 mi
- Fortaleza7.7 mi
- Jarandragoeira8.1 mi
- Aquiraz21 mi
- Paracuru34 mi
Caucaia at a glance
- Town or city of about 378,406 people. Coordinates: 3.736° S, 38.653° W.
- It is 7.7 mi west of Fortaleza, the main place in Ceará. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Fortaleza.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Icaraí (4.7 mi).
Questions about CaucaiaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Caucaia?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Caucaia?
At 5:11 am. First light comes at 4:25 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 12:03–2:03 am, Minor 6:40–7:40 am, Major 12:35–2:35 pm, Minor 7:29–8:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Caucaia?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 92 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 61% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Caucaia?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the east-northeast. The water is 84.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Caucaia?
The best time to visit Caucaia is from July to November: highs of 86 °F to 89 °F, about 3 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).