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Praia de Lopes Mendes today

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

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Praia de Lopes Mendes the sun rises at 5:13 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 12 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Light drizzle, 68 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Praia de Lopes Mendes

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
  • Almost no wind
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 75 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
  • Rain (0.44 in)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft

    3.0 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 75 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30

    Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 2 mph

    Almost no wind.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Praia de Lopes Mendes, 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 de Lopes MendesThe beach

3.8 mi from Dois Rios. Tides, weather and sun in Dois Rios →

Surface Sand
Length 1.5 mi
Facing Faces south
Water quality We don't have an official bathing water rating for this country: ask the lifeguard or check the town's website.
Amenities
  • Lifeguard

Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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

Beaches near Praia de Lopes Mendes

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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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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 de Lopes Mendes today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 2:00–4:00 pm Also 1:30–3:30 am and 4:50–5:40 am
  • Major period 2:02–4:02 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 4:50 am to 5:40 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell.

Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, permit, red grouper and blacktip shark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: dusky grouper. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Praia de Lopes Mendes, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Praia de Lopes Mendes

Tides in Praia de Lopes Mendes: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Praia de Lopes Mendes, 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 Pedra de Guaratiba · 34 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Praia de Lopes Mendes

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light air, Beaufort 1
Waves 3.2 ft · 6.7 s from the southeast (137°)
Swell 2.4 ft · 4.1 s from the east-southeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the SSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.6 ft
  • Significant3.2 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest6.6 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.6 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 1 mph NW · gusts 5
Offshore (9.2 mi SW)Offshore 3 mph W · gusts 8

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.

Cross-offshore 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 6 s, from the southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now74.8 °F
Today 74.7–75.0 °F air: 68 / 73 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 73.4 °F measured 0.5 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 80.0 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 5:14 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Praia de Lopes Mendes today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 12:00–4:00 pm 1.3–2.0 ft
  • 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.3–2.0 ft average – sets
Swell 1.7 ft 6 s · SE · 22 kJ
Wind 2 mph S · calm
Water and wetsuit 74.7 °F Rash guard or top
  • Light: First light 4:50 am · sunrise 5:13 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:31 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 74.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
  • Energy: 22 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has glassy water, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Praia de Lopes Mendes today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 8:40–11:40 am
  • 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.9 ft 5 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 74.7 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the SE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.21 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 10:13 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Praia de Lopes Mendes, 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 de Lopes Mendes

14-day weather

Now in Praia de Lopes Mendes

Now 68 °F Light drizzle · feels like 74 °F · 68 / 73 °F
Low / high
68 / 73 °F
Rain
0.67 in · 100%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
97%
Dew pointDew point
67 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 38
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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 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 OvercastOvercastLight drizzleDrizzleLight rainHeavy drizzleDrizzleHeavy drizzle
Temperature 68°68°69°72°73°72°71°71°
Wind (mph) 0 WNW1 N1 WNW2 SSE2 S2 SSW1 WSW1 W
Gusts 54559784
Waves 3.7 ft3.4 ft3.1 ft2.9 ft2.8 ft2.8 ft2.7 ft2.8 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.03 in0.05 in0.05 in0.02 in0.04 in
  • 6:00 am 69° 1 WNW 3.1 ft
  • 9:00 am 72° 2 SSE 2.9 ft
  • 12:00 pm 73° 2 S 2.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 72° 2 SSW 2.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 71° 1 WSW 2.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 71° 1 W 2.8 ft
  • 12:00 am 70° 1 SW 2.8 ft
  • 3:00 am 69° 2 ENE 2.9 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light rain 68 / 73 °F 2 mph SSW 3.7 ft
Fri 30 Light rain 69 / 77 °F 5 mph SW 2.9 ft
Sat 31 Drizzle 68 / 78 °F 6 mph WSW 3.3 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 70 / 77 °F 4 mph SSE 2.9 ft
Mon 2 Drizzle 71 / 81 °F 6 mph SSW 2.6 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 71 / 83 °F 5 mph W 2.6 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 71 / 89 °F 5 mph ENE 2.1 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 72 / 79 °F 4 mph S 1.5 ft
Fri 6 Drizzle 72 / 77 °F 5 mph SE 3.7 ft
Sat 7 Light showers 70 / 78 °F 6 mph WSW 4.8 ft
Sun 8 Rain 64 / 70 °F 8 mph W 6.7 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 64 / 71 °F 4 mph WNW 5.6 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 64 / 76 °F 9 mph ESE 4.5 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 69 / 77 °F 3 mph SE 4.3 ft
  • Fri 30 Light rain 69° / 77° 2.9 ft
  • Sat 31 Drizzle 68° / 78° 3.3 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 77° 2.9 ft
  • Mon 2 Drizzle 71° / 81° 2.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 71° / 83° 2.6 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 71° / 89° 2.1 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 72° / 79° 1.5 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 temperature 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 (−7.2 °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 5:14 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Praia de Lopes Mendes

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:13 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 6:08 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 4:22 am
  • Full dark 6:59 pm
  • Civil dawn 4:50 am
  • Civil dusk 6:31 pm
  • Solar noon 11:40 am (80° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 55 min (+1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
  • Full dark 6:59 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:13–5:44 am
Evening golden hour5:37–6:08 pm
Praia de Lopes Mendes

Today the sun is 92,332,589 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Praia de Lopes Mendes

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 10:13 pm in the ENE (60°)ENE
Sets 8:56 am tomorrow · in the WNW (300°) · set at 7:51 am
Transit 2:30 am overhead
Visible 10 h 43 min from 10:13 pm to 8:56 am

Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:21–8:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 9:43–10:43 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 de Lopes Mendes

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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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 fast

The bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 70 ft from shore.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep30 ft
  • 33 ft deep70 ft
  • 66 ft deep130 ft
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 83 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 70 ft and 66 ft at 130 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

Photo of Farol da Ponta dos Castelhanos
Photo: Edmar Moreira from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil · CC BY 2.0

Farol da Ponta dos Castelhanos 2.5 mi east

Light
White light that goes dark 3 times every 10 s · Oc(3) W 10s
Range
27 nautical miles (31 mi)
Light height
397 ft above sea level
Tower height
52 ft
Built
1901

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near Praia de Lopes MendesTides nearby

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Praia de Lopes Mendes at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 23.173° S, 44.131° W.
  • It is 63 mi west of Rio de Janeiro, the main place in Río de Janeiro. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Rio de Janeiro.
  • 3.8 mi from Dois Rios.
  • Its coast faces south.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Pouso (1.0 mi), Praia da Aroeira (1.2 mi), Praia dos Mangues (1.2 mi), Praia dos Recifes (1.5 mi).

Questions about Praia de Lopes MendesQuestions

Where is Praia de Lopes Mendes?

3.8 mi from Dois Rios, in Río de Janeiro (Brazil). The shore faces south.

What amenities does Praia de Lopes Mendes have?

According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.

What time is sunset today in Praia de Lopes Mendes?

At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia de Lopes Mendes?

At 5:12 am. First light comes at 4:21 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 7:21–8:21 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 9:43–10:43 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Praia de Lopes Mendes?

Light rain, from 68 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Praia de Lopes Mendes?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southeast. The water is 74.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Praia de Lopes Mendes?

The best time to visit Praia de Lopes Mendes is from May to August: highs of 80 °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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