São José de Ribamar tides today
- Tide now 15.2 ft ↑ rising · high 8:31 pm (17.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 84 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 81 °F from the NE, gusts 21 · overcast
- Sun 5:34 am–5:46 pm 12 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:50–8:30 am good day · 8/10
Today in São José de Ribamar there are high tides at 8:17 am (16.9 ft) and 8:31 pm (17.3 ft) and low tides at 2:06 am and 2:20 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:31 pm. The sun rises at 5:34 am and sets at 5:46 pm: 12 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:26 am to 2:26 am and from 12:57 pm to 2:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in São José de Ribamar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:20 pm
- Major period 12:57–2:57 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 2:20 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 2:30 am, with the 2:06 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:17 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Florida pompano, ladyfish, tarpon and common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in São José de Ribamar
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (77% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:06 am
Low tide at 2:06 am and 2:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:17 am and 8:31 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with clouds.
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 São José de Ribamar
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- Praia da Boa Viagem 2.8 mi · SW
- Praia do Jaraúna 3.8 mi · SW
- Praia de Unicamping 4.7 mi · SW
- Praia de Panaquatira 4.8 mi · N
- Praia de Juçatuba 5.0 mi · SW
- Praia de Satuba 5.3 mi · SW
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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Tides in São José de Ribamar
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:06 am -0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:17 am 16.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 2:20 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:31 pm 17.3 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 34 min to high tide at 8:31 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 8:17 am high tide and 84 for the 8:31 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 18.1 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 March 19 (18.2 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-1.6 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 89, 18.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 8.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 16.9 ft | Low tide 2:20 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:31 pm · 17.3 ft | Coef. 86 | 92% | Major periods 12:26 am · 12:57 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 2:50 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 16.2 ft | Low tide 3:04 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 16.7 ft | Coef. 80 | 84% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 3:37 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 15.4 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 10:07 pm · 15.9 ft | Coef. 73 | 75% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:46 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 11:07 pm · 15.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:53 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 5:53 pm · 3.6 ft | — | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 13.9 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 54 | 42% | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:34 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 1:41 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:32 pm · 14.6 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 58 | 31% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:41 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
São José de Ribamar has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Ponta da Madeira (São Luís, TICON-4), 22 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 São José de Ribamar
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (smooth).
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 (+3.2 °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 6:57 pm (local time).
Diving in São José de Ribamar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:20 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:06 am (1:50–2:21 am), high tide 8:17 am (7:50–8:40 am), low tide 2:20 pm (2:00–2:40 pm) and high tide 8:31 pm (8:00–9:00 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 84.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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 São José de Ribamar.
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Weather in São José de Ribamar
Now in São José de Ribamar
- Low / high
- 80 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 80° | 80° | 80° | 87° | 88° | 85° | 82° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NE | 9 NE | 9 NE | 11 ENE | 10 NE | 11 NE | 10 NE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 17 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 19 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 82° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 10 NE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 9 ENE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 9 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 11 ENE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 12 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 14 NE 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 80 / 88 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 8:17 am · 8:31 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 87 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 9:02 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 88 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 9:50 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 89 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 10:46 am · 11:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 90 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Mon 2 | 81 / 90 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 12:19 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 80 / 88 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 1:41 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 80 / 88 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 2:58 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 88 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:59 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 80 / 88 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 4:50 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 88 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 5:35 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 81 / 88 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 6:16 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 81 / 88 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 6:53 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 88 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 7:28 am · 7:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 80° / 87° 1.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 80° / 88° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 79° / 89° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 80° / 90° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 81° / 90° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 80° / 88° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 80° / 88° 1.4 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 a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.8 °F; normal high: 92 °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 6:57 pm (local time).
The sun in São José de Ribamar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:48 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 5:13 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 11:40 am (79° high)
- Daylight 12 h 12 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,870 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in São José de Ribamar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:26–2:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:57–2:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:05–8:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 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 São José de Ribamar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near São José de RibamarTides nearby
- Paço do Lumiar3.7 mi
- Raposa9.6 mi
- Icatu15 mi
- São Luís17 mi
- Axixá19 mi
- Morros21 mi
- Alcântara27 mi
- Rosário30 mi
São José de Ribamar at a glance
- Town or city of about 259,164 people. Coordinates: 2.556° S, 44.060° W.
- It is 17 mi east of São Luís, the main place in Maranhão. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in São Luís.
- The nearest tide station, Ponta da Madeira, is 22 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about São José de RibamarQuestions
What time is high tide today in São José de Ribamar?
Today in São José de Ribamar there are high tides at 8:17 am (16.9 ft) and 8:31 pm (17.3 ft) and low tides at 2:06 am and 2:20 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in São José de Ribamar?
At 5:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in São José de Ribamar?
At 5:34 am. First light comes at 4:48 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 12:26–2:26 am, Minor 7:05–8:05 am, Major 12:57–2:57 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in São José de Ribamar?
Drizzle, from 80 °F to 88 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in São José de Ribamar?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the north-northeast. The water is 84.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit São José de Ribamar?
The best time to visit São José de Ribamar is from August to November: highs of 91 °F to 92 °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: Ponta da Madeira (São Luís) 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).