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João Pessoa today: waves, weather and sun

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

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in João Pessoa the sun rises at 4:53 am and sets at 5:13 pm: 12 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:19 pm to 2:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 79 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in João Pessoa today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 12:00–1:50 am Also 4:50–5:30 pm and 12:20–2:20 pm
  • Major period 11:47 pm–1:47 am
  • Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 12:00 am to 1:50 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.

Species with the most records nearby: southern kingfish, Florida pompano, permit and lane snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: permit. What you can catch

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

Beach

Beach day in João Pessoa

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

2 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 3:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
  • Water at 85 °F (very warm)
  • Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
  • Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 5 s

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft

    3.3 ft waves every 5 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 14 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for João Pessoa, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 85 °F, though with light 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

Beaches near João Pessoa

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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

Tides in João Pessoa

Tides in João Pessoa: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near João Pessoa, 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 Miriri · 17 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at João Pessoa

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 3.3 ft · 5.2 s from the east-southeast (107°)
Swell 2.6 ft · 4.5 s from the east
Current 0.1 mph toward the N

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.7 ft
  • Significant3.3 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest7.0 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.0 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 6 mph SE · gusts 11
Offshore (11 mi NE)Offshore 16 mph SE · gusts 22

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east 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 Monday 2: 3.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now84.2 °F
Today 83.8–84.6 °F air: 77 / 90 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 83.7 °F measured 2.5 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 9:46 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in João Pessoa today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 5:00–7:00 am 1.6–2.4 ft Also 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  • 1.6–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
  • Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
Surf at the shore 1.6–2.4 ft average – sets
Swell 1.8 ft 6 s · E · 21 kJ
Wind 5 mph SSE · cross-shore
Water and wetsuit 83.8 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 4:32 am · sunrise 4:53 am · sunset 5:13 pm · last light 5:35 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 83.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 21 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window is 5:00 am to 7:00 am, though with a short-period swell. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in João Pessoa today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 6:30–9:30 am Also 2:30–5:10 pm
  • 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 1.6 ft 6 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 83.8 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.1 mph toward the N
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 83.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:51 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also good from 2:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with light wind and weak current.

We don't have a reliable tide for João Pessoa, 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

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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

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Weather

Weather in João Pessoa

14-day weather

Now in João Pessoa

Now 79 °F Mainly clear · feels like 86 °F · 77 / 90 °F
Low / high
77 / 90 °F
Rain
0.04 in · 77%
Clouds
27%
Humidity
83%
Dew pointDew point
73 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 28
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

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 ClearMainly clearPartly cloudyLight drizzleLight drizzleClear skyClearMainly clear
Temperature 78°77°80°88°89°87°81°79°
Wind (mph) 4 ESE5 SE6 SSE11 SE14 ESE12 ESE9 SE6 SSE
Gusts 75112328261912
Waves 2.6 ft2.8 ft2.9 ft3.1 ft3.2 ft3.3 ft3.3 ft3.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 79° 6 SSE 3.3 ft
  • 12:00 am 77° 5 SE 3.3 ft
  • 3:00 am 76° 5 SSE 3.2 ft
  • 6:00 am 78° 5 SSE 3.2 ft
  • 9:00 am 87° 11 ESE 3.3 ft
  • 12:00 pm 89° 12 ESE 3.3 ft
  • 3:00 pm 86° 11 ESE 3.3 ft
  • 6:00 pm 81° 7 SE 3.2 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Light drizzle 77 / 90 °F 14 mph SE 3.3 ft
Thu 29 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 12 mph SE 3.3 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 9 mph E 3.1 ft
Sat 31 Partly cloudy 76 / 90 °F 10 mph E 3.0 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 77 / 91 °F 10 mph E 3.3 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 77 / 88 °F 13 mph ESE 3.7 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 75 / 89 °F 12 mph ESE 3.6 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 75 / 88 °F 13 mph ESE 3.7 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 11 mph ESE 3.6 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 11 mph E 3.7 ft
Sat 7 Mainly clear 76 / 89 °F 11 mph ESE 3.7 ft
Sun 8 Partly cloudy 76 / 89 °F 10 mph ESE 3.6 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 10 mph E 3.5 ft
Tue 10 Partly cloudy 76 / 89 °F 11 mph ESE 3.2 ft
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 3.3 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 3.1 ft
  • Sat 31 Partly cloudy 76° / 90° 3.0 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 91° 3.3 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 88° 3.7 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 89° 3.6 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 88° 3.7 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.

  • 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, warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F; normal high: 88 °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 9:46 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in João Pessoa

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 4:53 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 5:13 pm in the WSW (256°)WSW
  • First light 4:07 am
  • Full dark 6:00 pm
  • Civil dawn 4:32 am
  • Civil dusk 5:35 pm
  • Solar noon 11:03 am (84° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 20 min (+0 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:45 pm
  • Full dark 6:00 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour4:53–5:21 am
Evening golden hour4:45–5:13 pm
João Pessoa

Today the sun is 92,357,494 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in João Pessoa

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 7:51 pm in the ENE (63°)ENE
Sets 7:51 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 6:48 am
Transit 12:47 am overhead
Visible 12 h 0 min from 7:51 pm to 7:51 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:19–2:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 6:18–7:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:21–8:21 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 João Pessoa

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.

From the shoreline (2.4 mi from João Pessoa) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.25 mi
  • 33 ft deep1.8 mi
  • 66 ft deep2 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.

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.

Nearest lighthouse

Photo of Cabo Branco Lighthouse
Photo: Thyago Medeiros · Public domain

Cabo Branco Lighthouse 5.1 mi southeast

Light
A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
Range
27 nautical miles (31 mi)
Light height
151 ft above sea level
Tower height
59 ft
Built
1972

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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João Pessoa at a glance

  • Town or city of about 817,511 people. Coordinates: 7.115° S, 34.863° W.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about João PessoaQuestions

What time is sunset today in João Pessoa?

At 5:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in João Pessoa?

At 4:53 am. First light comes at 4:06 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?

Minor 6:18–7:18 am, Major 12:19–2:19 pm, Minor 7:21–8:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in João Pessoa?

Light drizzle, from 77 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 77% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in João Pessoa?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 84.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit João Pessoa?

The best time to visit João Pessoa is from September to December: highs of 86 °F to 88 °F, about 4 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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