Praia Barra do Caponga today
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 12:15 am (-0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:00–7:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 84 °F moderate · 5.8 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 81 °F from the E, gusts 28 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.7–4.1 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–7:00 am
- Sun 5:09 am–5:24 pm 12 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:03 pm
Today in Praia Barra do Caponga there are high tides at 6:30 am (7.7 ft) and 6:46 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 12:15 am and 12:26 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:15 am. The sun rises at 5:09 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 12 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:37 pm to 3:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph). Mainly clear, 81 °F.
Beach day in Praia Barra do Caponga
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 6 s
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 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 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:15 am
Low tide at 12:15 am and 12:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:30 am and 6:46 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings 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
About Praia Barra do CapongaThe beach
In Caponga, 0.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Caponga →
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Beaches near Praia Barra do Caponga
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- Praia de Águas Belas 1.1 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
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Fishing in Praia Barra do Caponga today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:46 pm, coefficient 82
- Sunset at 5:24 pm, golden hour from 4:56 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, combines the 6:46 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 4:50 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:30 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with the 12:26 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, cobia, yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: mutton snapper. What you can catch
Tides in Praia Barra do Caponga
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 12:15 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:30 am 7.7 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 12:26 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:46 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 min to low tide at 12:15 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 6:30 am high tide and 82 for the 6:46 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.7 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 (9.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-1.1 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 26 to 27 (coefficient 100, 9.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 30, 3.5 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 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 12:15 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:30 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 12:26 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:25 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 1:18 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 75% | Major periods 2:10 am · 2:41 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 3:16 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:42 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 3:33 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:03 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 53 | 42% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:09 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 31% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:16 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:08 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:19 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 22% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:01 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
Praia Barra do Caponga has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Fortaleza (UHSLC 283, TICON-4), 29 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 Praia Barra do Caponga
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 5.1 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 (+3.1 °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 12:14 am (local time).
Surf in Praia Barra do Caponga today
Surf today
Poor- 2.7–4.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.7 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:30 am)
- Light: First light 4:48 am · sunrise 5:09 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 5:45 pm
- Tide: low 12:15 am (-0.5 ft), high 6:30 am (7.7 ft), low 12:26 pm (0.5 ft) and high 6:46 pm (8.2 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 83.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 72 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 7:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
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 Praia Barra do Caponga today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:26 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:15 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am), high tide 6:30 am (6:10–6:50 am), low tide 12:26 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:46 pm (6:20–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:45 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current. Also worth a look from 5:40 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind.
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 Praia Barra do Caponga.
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Weather in Praia Barra do Caponga
Now in Praia Barra do Caponga
- Low / high
- 80 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 81° | 80° | 85° | 87° | 86° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 E | 12 E | 13 SE | 16 ESE | 13 E | 10 E | 11 ENE | 13 ENE |
| Gusts | 28 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 25 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 4.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 81° 14 E 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 12 E 5.0 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 13 SE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 16 ESE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 13 E 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 E 3.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 11 ENE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 13 ENE 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 87 °F | 16 mph E | 5.1 ft | 6:30 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 4.5 ft | 7:25 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 87 °F | 14 mph E | 4.3 ft | 8:29 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 87 °F | 14 mph E | 4.5 ft | 9:42 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 87 °F | 16 mph E | 4.5 ft | 10:59 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 80 / 87 °F | 14 mph E | 4.7 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 80 / 85 °F | 15 mph E | 4.8 ft | 12:34 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 86 °F | 13 mph E | 4.7 ft | 1:33 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 86 °F | 13 mph E | 4.5 ft | 2:21 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 79 / 86 °F | 13 mph E | 4.2 ft | 3:04 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 4.3 ft | 3:42 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 87 °F | 12 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:19 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:55 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 87 °F | 16 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 5:30 am · 5:38 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 87° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 79° / 87° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 80° / 87° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 80° / 87° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 80° / 87° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 80° / 85° 4.8 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 80° / 86° 4.7 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.
- 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 (−2.2 °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 12:14 am (local time).
The sun in Praia Barra do Caponga
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:23 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 4:48 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 11:16 am (80° high)
- Daylight 12 h 15 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,987 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia Barra do Caponga
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:37–3:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:41–8:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:33–9:33 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 Praia Barra do Caponga
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 1,150 ft from shore and 23 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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.
Tides near Praia Barra do CapongaTides nearby
- Caponga0.2 mi
- Águas Belas1.3 mi
- Barra Nova5.4 mi
- Morro Branco9.4 mi
- Jacaúna9.7 mi
- Beberibe11 mi
- Prainha14 mi
- Aquiraz16 mi
- Uruau17 mi
- Fortaleza33 mi
Praia Barra do Caponga at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 4.038° S, 38.197° W.
- It is 33 mi southeast of Fortaleza, the main place in Ceará. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Fortaleza.
- In Caponga, 0.2 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Fortaleza, is 29 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Balbino (1.6 mi), Praia do Batoque (3.4 mi).
Questions about Praia Barra do CapongaQuestions
Where is Praia Barra do Caponga?
In Caponga, 0.2 mi from the center, Ceará (Brazil). The shore faces northeast.
What amenities does Praia Barra do Caponga have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Praia Barra do Caponga?
Today in Praia Barra do Caponga there are high tides at 6:30 am (7.7 ft) and 6:46 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 12:15 am and 12:26 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Praia Barra do Caponga?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia Barra do Caponga?
At 5:09 am. First light comes at 4:23 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 7:41–8:41 am, Major 1:37–3:37 pm, Minor 8:33–9:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia Barra do Caponga?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 87 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia Barra do Caponga?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the east-northeast. The water is 83.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia Barra do Caponga?
The best time to visit Praia Barra do Caponga is from July to November: highs of 86 °F to 89 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 7 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: Fortaleza (UHSLC 283) 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).