Praia da Ferradura today
- Beach day 8:00–11:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 75 °F slight · 6.7 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 25 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.3–3.5 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:04 am–5:58 pm 12 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 10:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:03 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Praia da Ferradura the sun rises at 5:04 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 12 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 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 3.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph). Mainly clear, 74 °F.
Beach day in Praia da Ferradura
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 7 s
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Praia da Ferradura, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 75 °F, though with moderate wind, some waves and very high UV.
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 FerraduraThe beach
In Armação dos Búzios, 1.7 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Armação dos Búzios →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia da Ferradura
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- Praia da Foca 0.6 mi · NE
- Praia do Forno 1.0 mi · NE
- Praia da Ferradurinha 1.1 mi · SW
- Praia do Canto 1.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Praia Brava 1.5 mi · NE
- Praia da Armaçao 1.5 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia da Tartaruga 1.5 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia de Geribá 1.6 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Parking
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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Fishing in Praia da Ferradura today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, falling pressure 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.
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 da Ferradura, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Praia da Ferradura
Tides in Praia da Ferradura: not available yet
There is no tide station near Praia da Ferradura, 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 · 17 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Praia da Ferradura
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less 2 days ago 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 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 7:07 am (local time).
Surf in Praia da Ferradura today
Surf today
Poor- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 4:41 am · sunrise 5:04 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:22 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: 72 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. 1:00 pm to 5:00 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.
Diving in Praia da Ferradura today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.4 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.0 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 6:22 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 10:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:00 am to 6:30 am, though with moderate wind and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Praia da Ferradura, 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 2.0 mi
- Praia João Fernandes 2.1 mi
- APA Estadual do Pau Brasil 6.5 mi
- Azul Profundo Operadora e Escola de Mergulho 0.7 mi
- Búzios Divers 1.1 mi
- Pier Praia Do Canto - Búzios/rj 1.1 mi
- Scuba Búzios 1.3 mi
- Dive is cool 1.6 mi
- Buziosnautic 2.1 mi
- School Operator P and P Diving 2.2 mi
- MDS Brasil 3.5 mi
- Kraken Mergulho 10 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 Ferradura
Now in Praia da Ferradura
- Low / high
- 71 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 40%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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: −0.16 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 72° | 77° | 78° | 75° | 72° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 13 NE | 13 NE | 13 ENE | 12 E | 15 ENE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 21 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 77° 13 NE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 13 ENE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 12 E 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 15 ENE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 13 NE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 11 NE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 12 NE 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 14 NE 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 71 / 78 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 78 °F | 17 mph NE | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 79 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 81 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 81 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 85 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 87 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 85 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 78 °F | 14 mph E | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 88 °F | 13 mph SSW | 4.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 71 °F | 10 mph SW | 6.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 75 °F | 11 mph SW | 5.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 76 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 69 / 77 °F | 17 mph ENE | 4.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Rain 70° / 78° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 69° / 79° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 81° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 71° / 81° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 72° / 85° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 71° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 75° / 85° 2.9 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 (−1.8 °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 7:07 am (local time).
The sun in Praia da Ferradura
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 4:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 54 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,740 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia da Ferradura
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 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
- 9:33–10:33 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 Praia da Ferradura
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 1.7 mi
- Pier de Búzios 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Porto Veleiro Búzios 1.6 mi
- BR Marinas Búzios 4.7 mi
- Hunt's Pesca e Cia 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
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 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.
Tides near Praia da FerraduraTides nearby
All places in Río de Janeiro, A to Z (212) →Praia da Ferradura at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 22.771° S, 41.887° W.
- It is 83 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, 1.7 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia da Foca (0.7 mi), Praia do Forno (1.0 mi), Praia da Ferradurinha (1.1 mi), Praia do Canto (1.1 mi).
Questions about Praia da FerraduraQuestions
Where is Praia da Ferradura?
In Armação dos Búzios, 1.7 mi from the center, Río de Janeiro (Brazil). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Praia da Ferradura have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Praia da Ferradura?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia da Ferradura?
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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 7:12–8:12 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 9:33–10:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia da Ferradura?
Drizzle, from 71 °F to 78 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia da Ferradura?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the east-southeast. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Ferradura?
The best time to visit Praia da Ferradura 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).