Recife tides today
- Tide now 6.3 ft ↓ falling · low 11:46 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:00–7:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.9 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 80 °F from the SSE, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 2.0–3.1 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 4:52 am–5:14 pm 12 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
Today in Recife there are high tides at 5:14 am (6.6 ft) and 5:44 pm (6.3 ft) and low tides at 11:29 am and 11:46 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:46 pm. The sun rises at 4:52 am and sets at 5:14 pm: 12 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:53 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 3.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 80 °F.
Fishing in Recife today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:14 am, coefficient 91
- Sunrise at 4:52 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 am to 5:20 am, combines the 5:14 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:40 pm, with the 5:44 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:29 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, mutton snapper, southern kingfish and yellowtail snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish and whitemouth croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Recife
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- 49% chance of rain
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 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 83 °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 11:46 pm
Low tide at 11:29 am and 11:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:14 am and 5:44 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with a chance of rain 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 Recife
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- Praia do Buraco da Velha 1.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Praia del Chifre 2.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- Praia do Pina 2.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Praia dos Milagres 3.0 mi · NE
- Ilha da Amizade 5.2 mi · NE
- Praia de Boa Viagem 5.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
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 Recife
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:14 am 6.6 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:29 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:44 pm 6.3 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 11:46 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 55 min to low tide at 11:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 5:14 am high tide and 85 for the 5:44 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.9 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 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-0.8 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 101, 7.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 30, 2.5 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 | 4:52 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:19 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 4:52 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 5.8 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 4:52 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:44 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 75% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:27 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 4:51 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:08 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:03 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 54 | 64% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 4:51 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 9:27 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 4:12 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 50 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 4:51 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 56 | 42% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 4:51 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 31% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:03 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
Tides from the Recife station (TICON-4), 1.0 mi from Recife. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Recife
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 4.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (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 (+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 5:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Recife today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:29 am)
- Light: First light 4:31 am · sunrise 4:52 am · sunset 5:14 pm · last light 5:36 pm
- Tide: high 5:14 am (6.6 ft), low 11:29 am (-0.2 ft), high 5:44 pm (6.3 ft) and low 11:46 pm (0.5 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 83.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 25 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 5:00 am to 9:00 am, 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.
Diving in Recife today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:29 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:50 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:14 am (4:50–5:40 am), low tide 11:29 am (11:10–11:50 am), high tide 5:44 pm (5:20–6:10 pm) and low tide 11:46 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:36 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:50 am to 5:50 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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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 in Recife
Now in Recife
- Low / high
- 77 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 77° | 79° | 86° | 88° | 85° | 80° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 3 SE | 6 SSE | 9 SE | 10 SE | 10 SE | 6 SSE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 3 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 80° 6 SSE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 5 SE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 5 SSE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 4 S 3.5 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 S 3.6 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 8 SE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 9 ESE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 9 ESE 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 88 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 5:14 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 87 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.0 ft | 6:03 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 90 °F | 7 mph E | 4.0 ft | 7:00 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 90 °F | 9 mph E | 3.7 ft | 8:08 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 90 °F | 9 mph E | 3.5 ft | 9:27 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 88 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 10:48 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 86 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 86 °F | 10 mph E | 3.7 ft | 12:36 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 88 °F | 9 mph E | 3.8 ft | 1:20 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph ENE | 4.0 ft | 1:59 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph E | 4.1 ft | 2:35 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 88 °F | 9 mph E | 3.9 ft | 3:09 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 88 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 3:43 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 89 °F | 9 mph E | 3.3 ft | 4:16 am · 4:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 75° / 87° 4.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 75° / 90° 4.0 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 76° / 90° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 90° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 86° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 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.
- 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: 86 °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 5:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Recife
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:06 am
- Full dark 6:01 pm
- Civil dawn 4:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:36 pm
- Solar noon 11:03 am (85° high)
- Daylight 12 h 22 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:46 pm
- Full dark 6:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,357,493 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Recife
Moon phase and position
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
- 6:16–7:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:23–8:23 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 Recife
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Píer Aurora 0.3 mi
- Pier do Marco Zero 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Molhe de Olinda 1.5 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Recife Marina 1.2 mi
- Pernambuco Iate Clube 1.3 mi
- Cais da Aurora 0.3 mi
- Cais do Porto 0.8 mi
- Cais da Alfândega 0.9 mi
- Atacado da Pesca 0.7 mi
- O Pescador Náutica 1.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,000 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Recife) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep0.75 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.75 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
Recife Lighthouse 1.1 mi east
- Light
- A flash every 12 s, alternating white and red · Al.Fl WR 12s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
- Built
- 1822
Other lighthouses nearby: Olinda Lighthouse (3.8 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RecifeTides nearby
- Praía dos Milagres1.5 mi
- Pina2.3 mi
- Olinda3.6 mi
- Werneck4.1 mi
- Várzea5.5 mi
- Boa Viagem5.5 mi
- Rio Doce7.1 mi
- Paulista7.8 mi
- Itapissuma19 mi
- Ilha de Itamaracá21 mi
Recife at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,653,461 people. Coordinates: 8.054° S, 34.881° W.
- The nearest tide station, Recife, is 1.0 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Inner Harbour (historical) (1.1 mi), Praía dos Milagres (1.5 mi), Praia do Pina (2.8 mi), Praia do Carmo (2.9 mi).
Questions about RecifeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Recife?
Today in Recife there are high tides at 5:14 am (6.6 ft) and 5:44 pm (6.3 ft) and low tides at 11:29 am and 11:46 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Recife?
At 5:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Recife?
At 4:52 am. First light comes at 4:05 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 6:16–7:16 am, Major 12:19–2:19 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Recife?
Light drizzle, from 77 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Recife?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 83.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Recife?
The best time to visit Recife is from October to December: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 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: Recife 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).