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Praia Brava today

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

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Praia Brava 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 slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Praia Brava

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

4
Poor beach day · 4 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • 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 onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.4 ft

    3.4 ft waves every 7 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 onshore wind (16 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Praia Brava, 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

About Praia BravaThe beach

In Cabo Frio, 1.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Cabo Frio →

Surface Sand
Length 0.2 mi
Facing Faces southeast
Water quality We don't have an official bathing water rating for this country: ask the lifeguard or check the town's website.
Amenities OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities.

Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches near Praia Brava

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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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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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Fishing

Fishing in Praia Brava today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:20–3:20 am Also 1:50–3:50 pm and 4:40–5:40 am
  • Major period 1:21–3:21 am
  • Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (11 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, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:40 am to 5:40 am, with sunrise, falling pressure 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 Praia Brava, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Praia Brava

Tides in Praia Brava: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Praia Brava, 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 Praia Brava

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · fresh breeze, Beaufort 5
Waves 3.6 ft · 7.0 s from the southeast (135°)
Swell 2.3 ft · 7.9 s from the south-southeast
Current 0.9 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.8 ft
  • Significant3.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 11 mph NE · gusts 20
Offshore (8.0 mi S)Offshore 19 mph NE · gusts 25

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Thursday 29: 3.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now74.3 °F
Today 73.9–74.5 °F air: 70 / 78 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 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 76.4 °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 2:18 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Praia Brava today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 5:00–9:00 am 1.9–3.0 ft Also 12:00–4:00 pm
  • 1.9–3.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.1 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
Surf at the shore 1.9–3.0 ft average – sets
Swell 2.1 ft 8 s · SSE · 52 kJ
Wind 13 mph NE · cross-shore
Water and wetsuit 73.9 °F Rash guard or top
  • Light: First light 4:41 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:22 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 73.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
  • Energy: 52 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, 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 Praia Brava today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
7
Good day · 7 out of 10 8:30–11:30 am Also 1:30–3:30 pm
  • 1.9 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
  • 1.0 mph current toward the southwest (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.9 ft 8 s · from the SSE
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 73.9 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 1.0 mph toward the SW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 73.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:22 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 moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the sun high, though with moderate wind and current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Praia Brava, 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

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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 Praia Brava

14-day weather

Now in Praia Brava

Now 71 °F Overcast · feels like 71 °F · 70 / 78 °F
Low / high
70 / 78 °F
Rain
0.24 in · 94%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
76%
Dew pointDew point
63 °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 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

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 OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastMainly clearOvercastLight drizzleDrizzle
Temperature 71°71°72°77°78°76°73°70°
Wind (mph) 12 NE11 NE13 NE14 NE16 ENE16 ENE15 ENE14 NE
Gusts 2120232932302826
Waves 3.7 ft3.6 ft3.4 ft3.4 ft3.4 ft3.7 ft3.7 ft3.5 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.03 in
  • 3:00 am 71° 11 NE 3.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 72° 13 NE 3.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 77° 14 NE 3.4 ft
  • 12:00 pm 78° 16 ENE 3.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 76° 16 ENE 3.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 73° 15 ENE 3.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 70° 14 NE 3.5 ft
  • 12:00 am 70° 12 NE 3.3 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light rain 70 / 78 °F 16 mph NE 3.7 ft
Fri 30 Light rain 70 / 78 °F 15 mph NE 3.5 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 70 / 79 °F 12 mph SW 3.7 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 70 / 80 °F 8 mph SSW 3.3 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 71 / 81 °F 13 mph ENE 3.0 ft
Tue 3 Light showers 73 / 83 °F 12 mph NE 2.9 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 72 / 87 °F 8 mph E 2.4 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 75 / 92 °F 9 mph S 2.1 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 76 / 86 °F 15 mph NE 3.9 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
Wed 11 Light drizzle 67 / 75 °F 10 mph E 4.0 ft
  • Fri 30 Light rain 70° / 78° 3.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 79° 3.7 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 3.3 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 81° 3.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light showers 73° / 83° 2.9 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 87° 2.4 ft
  • Thu 5 Light drizzle 75° / 92° 2.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. 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 (−2.3 °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 2:18 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Praia Brava

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:05 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 5:59 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 4:14 am
  • Full dark 6:50 pm
  • Civil dawn 4:41 am
  • Civil dusk 6:22 pm
  • Solar noon 11:32 am (81° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 54 min (+1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
  • Full dark 6:50 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:05–5:35 am
Evening golden hour5:28–5:59 pm
Praia Brava

Today the sun is 92,332,732 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Praia Brava

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 10:04 pm in the ENE (60°)ENE
Sets 8:48 am tomorrow · in the WNW (300°) · set at 7:43 am
Transit 2:21 am overhead
Visible 10 h 44 min from 10:04 pm to 8:48 am

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
  • 7:13–8:13 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.

Place

Where to fish in Praia Brava

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Praia Brava at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 22.884° S, 41.998° W.
  • It is 75 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.
  • In Cabo Frio, 1.8 mi from the center.
  • Its coast faces southeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia Prainha (1.2 mi), Praia de São Bento (1.3 mi), Praia do Cabo Frio (3.0 mi).

Questions about Praia BravaQuestions

Where is Praia Brava?

In Cabo Frio, 1.8 mi from the center, Río de Janeiro (Brazil). The shore faces southeast.

What amenities does Praia Brava have?

OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.

What time is sunset today in Praia Brava?

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

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia Brava?

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 7:13–8:13 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 Praia Brava?

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 Praia Brava?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the southeast. The water is 74.3 °F.

When is the best time to visit Praia Brava?

The best time to visit Praia Brava is from June to September: highs of 76 °F to 78 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 5 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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