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Praia de Maceió today

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT-3) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT-3 C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Praia de Maceió the sun rises at 5:22 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 12 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:13 am to 2:13 am and from 12:44 pm to 2:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Praia de Maceió

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

5 good hours
6
Fair beach day · 6 out of 10 3:00–5:00 pm Also 6:00–9:00 am
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 92 °F: hot
  • Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
  • Water at 84 °F (very warm)
  • Rain (0.01 in)
  • Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft

    3.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 13 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Praia de Maceió, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with rain and moderate wind. 6:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with beach weather, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with clouds and light offshore wind.

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 de MaceióThe beach

In Maceió (Camocim), 0.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Maceió (Camocim) →

Length 1.3 mi
Facing Faces north
Water quality We don't have an official bathing water rating for this country: ask the lifeguard or check the town's website.
Amenities OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities.

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Beaches near Praia de Maceió

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Praia de Maceió.

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Fishing

Fishing in Praia de Maceió today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 12:40–2:40 pm Also 12:10–2:10 am and 5:00–5:50 am
  • Major period 12:44–2:44 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:10 am to 2:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.

Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, common snook, ladyfish and mutton snapper. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Praia de Maceió, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Praia de Maceió

Tides in Praia de Maceió: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Praia de Maceió, 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 Bitupitá · 21 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Praia de Maceió

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · fresh breeze, Beaufort 5
Waves 3.4 ft · 4.9 s from the east-northeast (62°)
Swell 0.7 ft · 11.1 s from the north-northwest
Current 0.3 mph toward the NW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.7 ft
  • Significant3.4 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest7.1 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.1 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph ENE · gusts 19
Offshore (9.2 mi NNW)Offshore 21 mph ENE · gusts 29

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.

Cross-shore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now83.8 °F
Today 83.3–84.0 °F air: 76 / 95 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 83.7 °F measured 0.6 mi away

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 8:40 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Praia de Maceió today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 10:00 am–12:00 pm 1.0–1.6 ft Also 5:00–7:00 am
  • 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 0.7 ft swell at 9 s from the north, a bit short
  • 1.8 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
  • Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
Surf at the shore 1.0–1.6 ft average – sets
Swell 0.7 ft 9 s · N · 10 kJ
Wind 10 mph ESE · offshore
Water and wetsuit 83.3 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 5:00 am · sunrise 5:22 am · sunset 5:34 pm · last light 5:55 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 83.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 10 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and wind swell. 5:00 am to 7:00 am can also work, with light offshore wind, though with small waves, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Praia de Maceió today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:30–11:30 am Also 4:30–5:30 pm
  • 0.7 ft swell at 9 s from the north: barely any surge
  • Light offshore wind (10 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.7 ft 9 s · from the N
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 83.3 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.2 mph toward the WNW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 83.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:55 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:07 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with weak current, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Praia de Maceió, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Praia de Maceió.

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Weather

Weather in Praia de Maceió

14-day weather

Now in Praia de Maceió

Now 80 °F Overcast · feels like 87 °F · 76 / 95 °F
Low / high
76 / 95 °F
Rain
0.08 in · 98%
Clouds
98%
Humidity
82%
Dew pointDew point
74 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 23
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 (+0.06 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearOvercastOvercastLight drizzleDrizzleLight drizzleOvercast
Temperature 78°77°78°89°95°86°82°80°
Wind (mph) 5 ESE6 ESE8 ESE11 ESE7 ESE12 NE12 NE7 ENE
Gusts 1012152521282618
Waves 2.4 ft2.2 ft2.1 ft2.1 ft2.6 ft3.2 ft3.6 ft3.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.02 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 80° 7 ENE 3.3 ft
  • 12:00 am 78° 5 ESE 3.1 ft
  • 3:00 am 78° 7 E 2.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 78° 8 ESE 2.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 88° 11 ESE 2.4 ft
  • 12:00 pm 93° 9 NE 3.0 ft
  • 3:00 pm 87° 15 NE 3.3 ft
  • 6:00 pm 82° 13 NE 3.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Drizzle 76 / 95 °F 13 mph E 3.6 ft
Thu 29 Drizzle 78 / 93 °F 15 mph ENE 3.5 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 76 / 91 °F 14 mph ENE 3.6 ft
Sat 31 Mainly clear 74 / 96 °F 14 mph E 3.7 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 76 / 96 °F 15 mph E 3.9 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 76 / 96 °F 15 mph E 3.7 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 77 / 91 °F 15 mph ENE 3.8 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 76 / 90 °F 16 mph ENE 4.0 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 76 / 90 °F 15 mph ENE 3.8 ft
Fri 6 Mainly clear 75 / 90 °F 14 mph ENE 4.5 ft
Sat 7 Mainly clear 76 / 90 °F 13 mph ENE 4.2 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 76 / 91 °F 13 mph ENE 3.9 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 76 / 91 °F 14 mph ENE 4.1 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 77 / 90 °F 13 mph ENE 4.3 ft
  • Thu 29 Drizzle 78° / 93° 3.5 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 91° 3.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Mainly clear 74° / 96° 3.7 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 96° 3.9 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 96° 3.7 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 91° 3.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 90° 4.0 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:40 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Praia de Maceió

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:22 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 5:34 pm in the WSW (257°)WSW
  • First light 4:36 am
  • Full dark 6:20 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:00 am
  • Civil dusk 5:55 pm
  • Solar noon 11:28 am (80° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 12 min (+0 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
  • Full dark 6:20 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:22–5:50 am
Evening golden hour5:06–5:34 pm
Praia de Maceió

Today the sun is 92,357,080 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Praia de Maceió

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am
Rises 8:07 pm in the ENE (63°)ENE
Sets 8:26 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 7:22 am
Transit 1:13 am overhead
Visible 12 h 18 min from 8:07 pm to 8:26 am

Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:13–2:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 12:44–2:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 6:52–7:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:37–8:37 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.

Place

Where to fish in Praia de Maceió

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
  • 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.

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Praia de Maceió at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 2.878° S, 40.963° W.
  • It is 177 mi west of Fortaleza, the main place in Ceará. The sun rises 10 min later and sets 9 min later than in Fortaleza.
  • In Maceió (Camocim), 0.5 mi from the center.
  • Its coast faces north.

Questions about Praia de MaceióQuestions

Where is Praia de Maceió?

In Maceió (Camocim), 0.5 mi from the center, Ceará (Brazil). The shore faces north.

What amenities does Praia de Maceió have?

OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.

What time is sunset today in Praia de Maceió?

At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia de Maceió?

At 5:21 am. First light comes at 4:35 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 12:13–2:13 am, Minor 6:52–7:52 am, Major 12:44–2:44 pm, Minor 7:37–8:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Praia de Maceió?

Drizzle, from 76 °F to 95 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Praia de Maceió?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.4 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 83.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Praia de Maceió?

The best time to visit Praia de Maceió is from July to November: highs of 93 °F to 96 °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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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