Praia da Volta do Rio today
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now -0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:45 pm (-4.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:30–8:30 am fair day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 83 °F moderate · 6.0 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 90 °F from the E, gusts 28 · light drizzle
- Surf today 2.6–4.0 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 2:00–5:51 pm
- Sun 5:17 am–5:30 pm 12 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:08 pm
Today in Praia da Volta do Rio there are high tides at 6:32 am (3.8 ft) and 6:47 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 12:32 am and 12:45 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:45 pm. The sun rises at 5:17 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 12 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph). Light drizzle, 90 °F.
Beach day in Praia da Volta do Rio
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.8 ft
4.8 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 83 °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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:45 pm
Low tide at 12:32 am and 12:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:32 am and 6:47 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 83 °F, though with rain, moderate wind 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
About Praia da Volta do RioThe beach
5.3 mi from Itarema. Tides, weather and sun in Itarema →
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Fishing in Praia da Volta do Rio today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:32 am
- Major period 1:12–3:12 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 am to 1:30 am, combines the 12:32 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:32 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 3:10 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, common snook, ladyfish and mutton snapper. What you can catch
Tides in Praia da Volta do Rio
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:32 am -5.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:32 am 3.8 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 12:45 pm -4.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:47 pm 4.5 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 43 min to low tide at 12:45 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 6:32 am high tide and 82 for the 6:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.7 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 (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 30, 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, Thu 29 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · -5.2 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · -4.0 ft | High tide 6:47 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 87 | 84% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 7:33 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · -3.4 ft | High tide 7:50 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 75% | Major periods 2:17 am · 2:49 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 9:03 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · -3.4 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:55 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 5:19 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 55 | 42% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 6:07 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:33 pm · -2.6 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 31% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · -3.4 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 7:32 pm · -3.2 ft | Coef. 66 | 22% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 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
Praia da Volta do Rio has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.7 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 Praia da Volta do Rio
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.9 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 Wednesday 4: 5.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 (+1.9 °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 am (local time).
Surf in Praia da Volta do Rio today
Surf today
Poor- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.6 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:32 am)
- Light: First light 4:56 am · sunrise 5:17 am · sunset 5:30 pm · last light 5:51 pm
- Tide: low 12:32 am (-5.2 ft), high 6:32 am (3.8 ft), low 12:45 pm (-4.0 ft) and high 6:47 pm (4.5 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 83.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 65 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. 2:00 pm to 5:51 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind 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 da Volta do Rio today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:45 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:10 pm
- 4.8 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:32 am (12:10–12:50 am), high tide 6:32 am (6:00–7:00 am), low tide 12:45 pm (12:20–1:10 pm) and high tide 6:47 pm (6:10–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:40 am to 7:20 am, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with waves and 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 Praia da Volta do Rio.
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Weather in Praia da Volta do Rio
Now in Praia da Volta do Rio
- Low / high
- 78 / 91 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 37%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.05 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 79° | 88° | 91° | 88° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 ENE | 8 E | 8 ESE | 12 E | 14 E | 14 ENE | 12 ENE | 11 ENE |
| Gusts | 19 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 |
| Waves | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 91° 14 E 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 14 ENE 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 12 ENE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 11 ENE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 10 ENE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 7 E 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 8 ESE 4.3 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 11 E 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 91 °F | 15 mph E | 4.9 ft | 6:32 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 91 °F | 14 mph E | 4.8 ft | 7:33 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 92 °F | 14 mph E | 4.7 ft | 8:43 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 92 °F | 15 mph E | 4.8 ft | 9:56 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 90 °F | 15 mph E | 5.0 ft | 11:07 am · 11:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 93 °F | 15 mph E | 4.9 ft | 12:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 90 °F | 14 mph E | 5.1 ft | 12:33 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 90 °F | 13 mph E | 4.7 ft | 1:29 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 90 °F | 13 mph E | 4.6 ft | 2:17 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 91 °F | 13 mph E | 4.1 ft | 3:01 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 91 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 3:42 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 91 °F | 13 mph E | 2.7 ft | 4:21 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 92 °F | 13 mph E | 3.2 ft | 4:58 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 91 °F | 15 mph E | 3.7 ft | 5:36 am · 5:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 76° / 92° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 78° / 92° 4.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 90° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 78° / 93° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 77° / 90° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 78° / 90° 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (−3.1 °F; normal high: 94 °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 am (local time).
The sun in Praia da Volta do Rio
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:31 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 4:56 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 11:24 am (79° 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 92,332,869 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia da Volta do Rio
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:51–8:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:38–9:38 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 da Volta do Rio
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 50 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep30 ft
- 33 ft deep50 ft
- 66 ft deep100 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 103 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 50 ft and 66 ft at 100 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Ponta de Itapage 1.4 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 151 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 141 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Praia da Volta do RioTides nearby
- Volta do Rio0.5 mi
- Itarema5.3 mi
- Porto do Barco6.0 mi
- Caraúba9.9 mi
- Almofala11 mi
- Acaraú11 mi
- Coroa Grande14 mi
- Lagoa do Crasto17 mi
- Aranaú19 mi
- Lagoa da Volta20 mi
Praia da Volta do Rio at a glance
Questions about Praia da Volta do RioQuestions
Where is Praia da Volta do Rio?
5.3 mi from Itarema, in Ceará (Brazil). The shore faces north.
What amenities does Praia da Volta do Rio 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 da Volta do Rio?
Today in Praia da Volta do Rio there are high tides at 6:32 am (3.8 ft) and 6:47 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 12:32 am and 12:45 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Praia da Volta do Rio?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia da Volta do Rio?
At 5:17 am. First light comes at 4:31 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 7:51–8:51 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 8:38–9:38 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia da Volta do Rio?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 91 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia da Volta do Rio?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-northeast. The water is 83.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Volta do Rio?
The best time to visit Praia da Volta do Rio is from July to October: highs of 91 °F to 94 °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).