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Lucena today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT-3) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT-3 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Lucena the sun rises at 4:53 am and sets at 5:13 pm: 12 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph). Light drizzle, 78 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Lucena today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 1:20–3:20 pm Also 4:50–5:30 pm and 12:50–2:50 am
  • Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, 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 good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period and some swell.

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

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

Beach

Beach day in Lucena

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

5 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 1:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 96 °F: hot
  • Onshore breeze (12 mph)
  • UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 85 °F (very warm)
  • Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 5 s

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft

    2.8 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 85 °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–1:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 12 mph

    Onshore breeze (12 mph).

  • Tide & sand

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

The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 85 °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

Beaches near Lucena

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Tides

Tides in Lucena

Tides in Lucena: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Lucena, 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 · 3.2 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Lucena

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 2.6 ft · 5.4 s from the east-southeast (103°)
Swell 2.2 ft · 4.3 s from the east-southeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the NNW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.3 ft
  • Significant2.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 3 mph SSE · gusts 8
Offshore (11 mi SE)Offshore 15 mph SE · gusts 19

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 Wednesday 4: 3.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now84.2 °F
Today 84.2–84.9 °F air: 76 / 90 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 83.5 °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 (+3.5 °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 6:01 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Lucena today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
3
Poor · 3 out of 10 5:00–7:00 am 1.5–2.4 ft Also 5:00–5:35 pm
  • 1.5–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.5–2.4 ft average – sets
Swell 2.2 ft 4 s · ESE · 17 kJ
Wind 3 mph SSW · calm
Water and wetsuit 84.2 °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 84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 17 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 5:00 am to 7:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm can also work, though with a short-period 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 Lucena today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:00–11:00 am
  • 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (11 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.9 ft 5 s · from the E
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 84.2 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.2 mph toward the NW
  • 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 84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:56 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Lucena, 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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Weather

Weather in Lucena

14-day weather

Now in Lucena

Now 78 °F Light drizzle · feels like 87 °F · 76 / 90 °F
Low / high
76 / 90 °F
Rain
0.02 in · 63%
Clouds
17%
Humidity
86%
Dew pointDew point
73 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
1 · 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 Mainly clearMainly clearMainly clearLight drizzleClear skyClear skyMainly clearMainly clear
Temperature 77°76°78°88°90°87°80°78°
Wind (mph) 4 S3 SSW3 SSE11 ESE11 ESE12 ESE7 SE5 SSE
Gusts 868232423169
Waves 2.6 ft2.6 ft2.6 ft2.7 ft2.8 ft2.8 ft2.6 ft2.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 am 78° 3 SSE 2.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 88° 11 ESE 2.7 ft
  • 12:00 pm 90° 11 ESE 2.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 87° 12 ESE 2.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 80° 7 SE 2.6 ft
  • 9:00 pm 78° 5 SSE 2.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 77° 4 SE 2.5 ft
  • 3:00 am 76° 3 SSE 2.5 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light drizzle 76 / 90 °F 12 mph SE 2.8 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 9 mph E 2.5 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 77 / 90 °F 11 mph E 2.5 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 77 / 90 °F 10 mph E 2.8 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 77 / 89 °F 11 mph ESE 3.0 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 76 / 90 °F 11 mph ESE 3.0 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 12 mph ESE 3.1 ft
Thu 5 Partly cloudy 76 / 89 °F 11 mph E 3.0 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 11 mph ENE 3.5 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 78 / 89 °F 11 mph E 3.7 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 10 mph E 3.4 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 76 / 89 °F 12 mph ESE 3.7 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 77 / 89 °F 13 mph ESE 4.3 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 74 / 85 °F 13 mph SE 5.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 2.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 90° 2.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 90° 2.8 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 89° 3.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 90° 3.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 3.1 ft
  • Thu 5 Partly cloudy 76° / 89° 3.0 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 6:01 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Lucena

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 4:53 am in the ESE (104°)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 (83° 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
Lucena

Today the sun is 92,333,210 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Lucena

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 84% 84% illuminated · 19.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am
Rises 8:56 pm in the ENE (62°)ENE
Sets 8:56 am tomorrow · in the WNW (297°) · set at 7:51 am
Transit 1:51 am overhead
Visible 12 h 0 min from 8:56 pm to 8:56 am

Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:21–8:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 8:26–9:26 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.

Place

Where to fish in Lucena

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 450 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 15 ft.

From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Lucena) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep450 ft
  • 33 ft deep0.5 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 15 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. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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 Pedra Seca Lighthouse
Photo: Zelma Brito · CC BY 3.0

Pedra Seca Lighthouse 5.0 mi southeast

Light
3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
Range
16 nautical miles (18 mi)
Light height
52 ft above sea level
Tower height
49 ft
Built
1973

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

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Lucena at a glance

  • Town or city of about 13,214 people. Coordinates: 6.900° S, 34.869° W.
  • It is 15 mi north of João Pessoa, the main place in Paraíba. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in João Pessoa.
  • Its coast faces east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Lucena (0.4 mi), Praia da Gameleira (1.6 mi), Praia do Fagundes (2.3 mi), Praia do Costinha (4.5 mi).

Questions about LucenaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Lucena?

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

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lucena?

At 4:53 am. First light comes at 4:06 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 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 7:21–8:21 am, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 8:26–9:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Lucena?

Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 90 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph) and a 63% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Lucena?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 84.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit Lucena?

The best time to visit Lucena is from September to December: highs of 86 °F to 89 °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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