Arraial do Cabo today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 74 °F moderate · 7.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 71 °F from the NE, gusts 20 · overcast
- Surf today 2.3–3.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:05 am–5:59 pm 12 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 10:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:04 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am average day · 5/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Arraial do Cabo the sun rises at 5:05 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 12 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.
Fishing in Arraial do Cabo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:21–3:21 am
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:40 am to 5:40 am, with sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: red porgy, dusky grouper, bluefish and gray triggerfish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Arraial do Cabo, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Arraial do Cabo
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Arraial do Cabo, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Arraial do Cabo
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- Prainha 0.5 mi · NE
- Praia dos Anjos 0.7 mi · SE
- Showers
- Parking
- Praia do Forno 0.8 mi · E
- Praia do Pontal 1.8 mi · N
- Prainhas do Atalaia 1.8 mi · SE
- Praia do Farol 2.8 mi · SE
- Praia do Foguete 3.4 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia Brava 6.0 mi · N
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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Webcams near Arraial do Cabo
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Tides in Arraial do Cabo
Tides in Arraial do Cabo: not available yet
There is no tide station near Arraial do Cabo, 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 Rio das Ostras · 31 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Arraial do Cabo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 76.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °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 3:06 am (local time).
Surf in Arraial do Cabo today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 4:41 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:23 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 92 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, 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 Arraial do Cabo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.8 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.7 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 10:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, lines up with the sun high, though with waves, moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, though with waves, moderate wind and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Arraial do Cabo, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Arraial do Cabo 4.4 mi
- APA Estadual do Pau Brasil 9.7 mi
- Arraial do Cabo Capital do Mergulho 0.1 mi
- Mr. Diver 0.1 mi
- SeaQuest Sub 0.2 mi
- Acqua World - Escola e Operadora de Mergulho 0.3 mi
- ArraialSub DiveCenter 0.5 mi
- Master Dive 0.6 mi
- Sand'Mar 0.7 mi
- Oriente Sub Escola de Mergulho 0.7 mi
- Master Dive Escola de Mergulho 0.8 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
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 Arraial do Cabo
Now in Arraial do Cabo
- Low / high
- 70 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.20 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 71° | 71° | 72° | 77° | 78° | 76° | 73° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 NE | 11 NE | 13 NE | 14 NE | 16 ENE | 16 ENE | 15 ENE | 14 NE |
| Gusts | 21 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in |
- 3:00 am 71° 11 NE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 13 NE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 14 NE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 16 ENE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 16 ENE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 15 ENE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 14 NE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 12 NE 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 78 °F | 16 mph NE | 5.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 78 °F | 15 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 79 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 80 °F | 8 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 81 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 92 °F | 9 mph S | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 86 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 92 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 87 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 78 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 74 °F | 8 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 67 / 75 °F | 10 mph E | 4.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 70° / 78° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 79° 4.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 81° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 73° / 83° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 87° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 75° / 92° 3.0 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 80 °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 3:06 am (local time).
The sun in Arraial do Cabo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 4:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 54 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,730 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Arraial do Cabo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:12–8:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:34–10:34 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 Arraial do Cabo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pesca de Tainha 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Marina da Praia dos Anjos 0.7 mi
- Marina Marlin 6.7 mi
- Casa do Pescador 0.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Arraial do Cabo) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep1,050 ft
- 164 ft deep0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 1,050 ft from shore.
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
Cabo Frio Lighthouse 3.3 mi southeast
- Tower height
- 16 ft
- Built
- 1836
Other lighthouses nearby: Focinho do Cabo Lighthouse (3.7 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Arraial do CaboTides nearby
- Cabo Frio5.5 mi
- Itapeba11 mi
- Saco Fora14 mi
- Manguinhos (Armação dos Búzios)14 mi
- Costa17 mi
- Armação dos Búzios18 mi
- Praia Seca18 mi
- Saquarema29 mi
- Rio das Ostras31 mi
- Macaé43 mi
Arraial do Cabo at a glance
- Town or city of about 32,794 people. Coordinates: 22.966° S, 42.028° W.
- It is 74 mi east of Rio de Janeiro, the main place in Río de Janeiro. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Rio de Janeiro.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia dos Anjos (0.6 mi), Praia do Forno (0.8 mi), Porto Do Forno (0.8 mi), Praia Brava (1.2 mi).
Questions about Arraial do CaboQuestions
What time is sunset today in Arraial do Cabo?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Arraial do Cabo?
At 5:04 am. First light comes at 4:13 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 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 7:12–8:12 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 9:34–10:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Arraial do Cabo?
Light rain, from 70 °F to 78 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Arraial do Cabo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the southeast. The water is 73.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Arraial do Cabo?
The best time to visit Arraial do Cabo is from June to August: highs of 75 °F to 77 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 6 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).