Praia de Ponta Grossa today
- Beach day 6:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now -4.5 ft ↑ rising · high 6:27 am (3.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 12:30–1:10 am average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.8 s from the east
- Wind · air 12 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 24 · clear
- Sun 5:06 am–5:22 pm 12 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:02 pm
- Best time to dive 11:20 am–1:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Praia de Ponta Grossa there are high tides at 6:27 am (3.7 ft) and 6:43 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 12:14 am and 12:28 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:27 am. The sun rises at 5:06 am and sets at 5:22 pm: 12 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:02 am to 3:02 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (12 mph). Clear, 79 °F.
Beach day in Praia de Ponta Grossa
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 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 9:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:28 pm
Low tide at 12:14 am and 12:28 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:27 am and 6:43 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °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 de Ponta GrossaThe beach
In Retiro Grande, 1.7 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Retiro Grande →
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Beaches near Praia de Ponta Grossa
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- Retiro Grande 1.6 mi · SW
- Praia de Redonda 2.0 mi · E
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- Praia de Peroba 3.9 mi · E
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- Praia de Picos 5.0 mi · E
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Fishing in Praia de Ponta Grossa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:14 am
- Major period 1:02–3:02 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.8 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, 12:30 am to 1:10 am, combines the 12:14 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, with the 12:28 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:27 am high tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mutton snapper, gray snapper, southern kingfish and common snook. What you can catch
Tides in Praia de Ponta Grossa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:14 am -4.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:27 am 3.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 12:28 pm -3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:43 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 31 min to high tide at 6:27 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 6:27 am high tide and 81 for the 6:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.0 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 December 25 (5.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-5.4 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 100, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 29, 3.6 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 | 5:06 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · -4.8 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · -3.8 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 84% | Major periods 1:02 am · 1:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:06 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · -4.3 ft | High tide 7:22 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 1:22 pm · -3.2 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 75% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:06 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 2:09 am · -3.6 ft | High tide 8:26 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 2:26 pm · -2.5 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 64% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:05 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 3:19 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 9:38 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:05 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 4:34 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · -2.1 ft | High tide 11:14 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 53 | 42% | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:05 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 5:45 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · -2.4 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 31% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:13 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:05 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:45 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:08 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 65 | 22% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:58 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 de Ponta Grossa 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 de Ponta Grossa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.8 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (slight).
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 (+2.7 °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 12:55 am (local time).
Surf in Praia de Ponta Grossa today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.2 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (low tide at 12:28 pm)
- Light: First light 4:45 am · sunrise 5:06 am · sunset 5:22 pm · last light 5:43 pm
- Tide: low 12:14 am (-4.8 ft), high 6:27 am (3.7 ft), low 12:28 pm (-3.8 ft) and high 6:43 pm (4.3 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 83.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 26 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 7:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 8:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, 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 Praia de Ponta Grossa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:28 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:14 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am), high tide 6:27 am (6:00–6:50 am), low tide 12:28 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:43 pm (6:20–7:10 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 83.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:43 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:40 am to 7:10 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
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- Área de Proteção Ambiental da Praia de Ponta Grossa 5.2 mi
- Área de Proteção Ambiental Berçários da Vida Marinha 7.2 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
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Weather in Praia de Ponta Grossa
Now in Praia de Ponta Grossa
- Low / high
- 78 / 92 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 (−0.02 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Overcast | Overcast | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 79° | 89° | 92° | 87° | 80° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 E | 10 ESE | 8 SE | 10 ESE | 10 ENE | 11 NE | 10 ENE | 14 ENE |
| Gusts | 24 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 28 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.8 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 am 80° 12 E 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 10 ESE 3.5 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 8 SE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 89° 10 ESE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 92° 10 ENE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 11 NE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 10 ENE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 14 ENE 3.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 92 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 6:27 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 89 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 7:22 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 91 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 8:26 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 90 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 9:38 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 90 °F | 13 mph E | 3.7 ft | 10:53 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 91 °F | 14 mph E | 3.9 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 88 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 12:22 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 88 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 1:19 am · 1:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 89 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | 2:07 am · 2:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 89 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | 2:51 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 90 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | 3:30 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 90 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | 4:09 am · 4:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 89 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | 4:46 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 79 / 90 °F | 14 mph E | 5.4 ft | 5:23 am · 5:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 77° / 89° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 91° 3.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 79° / 90° 3.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 90° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 78° / 91° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 79° / 88° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 79° / 88° 3.7 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (91 °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 12:55 am (local time).
The sun in Praia de Ponta Grossa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:20 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 4:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:43 pm
- Solar noon 11:14 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 16 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:53 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,033 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia de Ponta Grossa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:02–3:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:37–8:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:32–9:32 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 de Ponta Grossa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.8 mi from shore and 22 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Praia de Ponta Grossa) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.8 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.8 mi): 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 de Ponta GrossaTides nearby
All places in Ceará, A to Z (119) →Praia de Ponta Grossa at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 4.633° S, 37.509° W.
- It is 95 mi southeast of Fortaleza, the main place in Ceará. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Fortaleza.
- In Retiro Grande, 1.7 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Praia de Ponta GrossaQuestions
Where is Praia de Ponta Grossa?
In Retiro Grande, 1.7 mi from the center, Ceará (Brazil). The shore faces north.
What amenities does Praia de Ponta Grossa have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Praia de Ponta Grossa?
Today in Praia de Ponta Grossa there are high tides at 6:27 am (3.7 ft) and 6:43 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 12:14 am and 12:28 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Praia de Ponta Grossa?
At 5:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia de Ponta Grossa?
At 5:06 am. First light comes at 4:19 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 1:02–3:02 am, Minor 7:37–8:37 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 8:32–9:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia de Ponta Grossa?
Overcast, from 78 °F to 92 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (12 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia de Ponta Grossa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the east. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia de Ponta Grossa?
The best time to visit Praia de Ponta Grossa is from July to December: highs of 89 °F to 91 °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: 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).