Praia da Armação today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Best time to fish 8:30–9:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 76 °F slight · 7.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 71 °F from the ENE, gusts 25 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.8–2.8 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:05 am–5:58 pm 12 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:57 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:30–11:30 am good day · 8/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Praia da Armação the sun rises at 5:05 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 12 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:17 am to 2:17 am and from 12:48 pm to 2:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.
Beach day in Praia da Armação
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 8 s; moderate 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. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 Praia da Armação, 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 da ArmaçãoThe beach
In Armação dos Búzios, 0.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Armação dos Búzios →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia da Armação
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- Praia dos Ossos 0.3 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia Azeda 0.5 mi · N
- Praia Azedinha 0.6 mi · N
- Praia do Canto 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Praia João Fernandes 0.7 mi · NE
- Praia Brava 0.8 mi · SE
- Praia João Fernandinho 0.9 mi · NE
- Praia Olho de Boi 1.1 mi · E
- Nudity allowed
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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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 Praia da Armação
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Fishing in Praia da Armação today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Minor period 8:27–9:27 pm (moonrise)
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.9 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: bluefish, gray triggerfish, red porgy and permit. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Praia da Armação, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Praia da Armação
Tides in Praia da Armação: not available yet
There is no tide station near Praia da Armação, 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 · 16 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Praia da Armação
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 77.8 °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 6:57 pm (local time).
Surf in Praia da Armação today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.7 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:21 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 138 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 5:00 am to 8:00 am, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period 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.
Diving in Praia da Armação today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.3 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:21 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:10 am to 6:30 am, with light wind, though with some swell and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Praia da Armação, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Praia Azeda 0.5 mi
- Praia João Fernandes 0.7 mi
- APA Estadual do Pau Brasil 7.9 mi
- Scuba Búzios 0.2 mi
- Pier Praia Do Canto - Búzios/rj 0.5 mi
- Búzios Divers 0.5 mi
- Buziosnautic 0.6 mi
- School Operator P and P Diving 0.8 mi
- Azul Profundo Operadora e Escola de Mergulho 1.8 mi
- Dive is cool 2.6 mi
- MDS Brasil 3.8 mi
- Kraken Mergulho 12 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Praia da Armação
Now in Praia da Armação
- 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
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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 68° | 68° | 69° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 71° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 6 E | 6 NE | 12 NE | 12 NE | 15 ENE | 13 ENE | 12 ENE |
| Gusts | 7 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 22 |
| Waves | 4.4 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 71° 13 ENE 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 12 ENE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 11 NE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 11 NE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 13 NE 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 15 NE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 15 ENE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 16 E 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 67 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 79 °F | 16 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 78 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 80 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 80 °F | 9 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 80 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 84 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 92 °F | 9 mph S | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 86 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 92 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 87 °F | 13 mph SSE | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 78 °F | 13 mph SW | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 74 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 70° / 79° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 70° / 78° 4.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 71° / 80° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 69° / 80° 4.6 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 73° / 84° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 87° 4.3 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 (−4.6 °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 6:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Praia da Armação
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 4:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:21 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 53 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,357,018 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia da Armação
Moon phase and position
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
- 12:48–2:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:12–7:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:27–9:27 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 Praia da Armação
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing pier 2.4 mi
- Pier de Búzios 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Porto Veleiro Búzios 0.1 mi
- BR Marinas Búzios 4.8 mi
- Hunt's Pesca e Cia 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 60 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Praia da Armação) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep30 ft
- 33 ft deep60 ft
- 66 ft deep120 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 89 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 60 ft and 66 ft at 120 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.
Tides near Praia da ArmaçãoTides nearby
All places in Río de Janeiro, A to Z (212) →Praia da Armação at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 22.750° S, 41.882° W.
- It is 84 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 Armação dos Búzios, 0.2 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia dos Ossos (0.3 mi), Praia Azeda (0.5 mi), Praia da Azedinha (0.6 mi), Praia de João Fernandes (0.6 mi).
Questions about Praia da ArmaçãoQuestions
Where is Praia da Armação?
In Armação dos Búzios, 0.2 mi from the center, Río de Janeiro (Brazil). The shore faces northeast.
What amenities does Praia da Armação have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Praia da Armação?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia da Armação?
At 5:04 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 12:48–2:48 pm, Minor 8:27–9:27 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia da Armação?
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 Praia da Armação?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 7.2 s from the southeast. The water is 75.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Armação?
The best time to visit Praia da Armação 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).