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Cabo Frio 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 Cabo Frio the sun rises at 5:06 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 12 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:17 am to 2:17 am and from 12:49 pm to 2:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Cabo Frio today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
4
Fair day · 4 out of 10 8:30–9:30 pm Also 5:30–6:20 pm and 12:50–2:50 pm
  • Minor period 8:28–9:28 pm (moonrise)
  • Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, combines moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with a major period and some swell, 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 Cabo Frio, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Cabo Frio

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

2
Not a beach day · 2 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Feels like 74 °F: mild
  • UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 74 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
  • Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
  • Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft

    3.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 74 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50

    Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 15 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Cabo Frio, 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 Cabo Frio

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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 Cabo Frio

Tides in Cabo Frio: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Cabo Frio, 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 · 25 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Cabo Frio

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · fresh breeze, Beaufort 5
Waves 3.8 ft · 7.4 s from the south-southeast (150°)
Swell 2.2 ft · 8.7 s from the south
Current 0.9 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.9 ft
  • Significant3.8 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest7.7 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.7 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 13 mph ENE · gusts 25
Offshore (8.0 mi SSE)Offshore 20 mph ENE · gusts 27

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.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.7 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now74.7 °F
Today 74.3–74.7 °F air: 67 / 76 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 72.7 °F measured 0.4 mi away

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 76.7 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 6:56 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Cabo Frio today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
3
Poor · 3 out of 10 5:00–8:00 am 2.4–3.7 ft Also 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 3.7 ft swell at 8 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
  • Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
Surf at the shore 2.4–3.7 ft average – sets
Swell 3.7 ft 8 s · S · 154 kJ
Wind 6 mph NE · onshore
Water and wetsuit 74.3 °F Rash guard or top
  • Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:06 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:22 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 74.3 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
  • Energy: 154 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 5:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with 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 Cabo Frio today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
7
Good day · 7 out of 10 7:30–10:30 am Also 4:30–6:00 pm
  • 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (12 mph)
  • 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 3.5 ft 8 s · from the S
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 74.3 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.5 mph toward the SSW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.2 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 74.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:22 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:58 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, though with moderate wind and current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Cabo Frio, 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 Cabo Frio

14-day weather

Now in Cabo Frio

Now 71 °F Overcast · feels like 70 °F · 67 / 76 °F
Low / high
67 / 76 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 12%
Clouds
95%
Humidity
75%
Dew pointDew point
62 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 31
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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.27 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 OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastPartly cloudyOvercastOvercast
Temperature 68°68°69°75°75°74°71°71°
Wind (mph) 4 E6 E6 NE12 NE12 NE15 ENE13 ENE12 ENE
Gusts 77112324302622
Waves 4.7 ft4.5 ft4.1 ft3.9 ft3.9 ft3.8 ft3.8 ft3.7 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 pm 71° 13 ENE 3.8 ft
  • 9:00 pm 71° 12 ENE 3.7 ft
  • 12:00 am 72° 11 NE 3.6 ft
  • 3:00 am 71° 11 NE 3.4 ft
  • 6:00 am 72° 13 NE 3.2 ft
  • 9:00 am 75° 15 NE 3.2 ft
  • 12:00 pm 79° 15 ENE 3.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 76° 16 E 3.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Overcast 67 / 76 °F 15 mph ENE 4.7 ft
Thu 29 Light rain 70 / 79 °F 16 mph ENE 3.6 ft
Fri 30 Rain 70 / 78 °F 14 mph NE 3.5 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 71 / 80 °F 15 mph WSW 3.4 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 69 / 80 °F 9 mph SSW 3.7 ft
Mon 2 Drizzle 69 / 80 °F 13 mph ENE 3.8 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 73 / 84 °F 11 mph NE 3.8 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 72 / 87 °F 8 mph E 3.3 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 75 / 92 °F 9 mph S 2.8 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 76 / 86 °F 15 mph NE 4.3 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 77 / 92 °F 9 mph NE 3.7 ft
Sun 8 Thunderstorm 73 / 87 °F 13 mph SSE 5.3 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 71 / 78 °F 13 mph SW 5.8 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 68 / 74 °F 8 mph SSE 4.7 ft
  • Thu 29 Light rain 70° / 79° 3.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Rain 70° / 78° 3.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 71° / 80° 3.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 3.7 ft
  • Mon 2 Drizzle 69° / 80° 3.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 73° / 84° 3.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 87° 3.3 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 tomorrow. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.0 °F; normal high: 81 °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 6:56 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Cabo Frio

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:06 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 5:59 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 4:15 am
  • Full dark 6:49 pm
  • Civil dawn 4:42 am
  • Civil dusk 6:22 pm
  • Solar noon 11:32 am (80° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 53 min (+1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
  • Full dark 6:49 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:06–5:36 am
Evening golden hour5:28–5:59 pm
Cabo Frio

Today the sun is 92,357,008 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Cabo Frio

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 8:58 pm in the ENE (60°)ENE
Sets 7:43 am tomorrow · in the WNW (300°) · set at 6:42 am
Transit 1:17 am overhead
Visible 10 h 45 min from 8:58 pm to 7:43 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:17–2:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 12:49–2:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 6:12–7:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 8:28–9:28 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 Cabo Frio

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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 650 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.

From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Cabo Frio) out to sea, heading southeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep650 ft
  • 33 ft deep0.35 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.5 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 9.2 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.5 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.

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Cabo Frio at a glance

  • Town or city of about 238,438 people. Coordinates: 22.887° S, 42.026° 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 east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de São Bento (1.1 mi), Praia do Cabo Frio (1.8 mi), Praia Prainha (2.9 mi).

Questions about Cabo FrioQuestions

What time is sunset today in Cabo Frio?

At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:22 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cabo Frio?

At 5:05 am. First light comes at 4:14 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 12:17–2:17 am, Minor 6:12–7:12 am, Major 12:49–2:49 pm, Minor 8:28–9:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Cabo Frio?

Overcast, from 67 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Cabo Frio?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the south-southeast. The water is 74.7 °F.

When is the best time to visit Cabo Frio?

The best time to visit Cabo Frio is from June to August: highs of 76 °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).

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