Praia do Buraco today
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 10:57 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:00 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 75 °F smooth · 5.8 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 72 °F from the ENE, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:10 am–6:03 pm 12 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 9:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:02 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Praia do Buraco there are high tides at 3:48 am (3.4 ft) and 3:39 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:52 am and 10:57 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:57 pm. The sun rises at 5:10 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 12 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:22 am to 2:22 am and from 12:53 pm to 2:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 72 °F.
Beach day in Praia do Buraco
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:57 pm
Low tide at 10:52 am and 10:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:48 am and 3:39 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 10:52 am, though with clouds.
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 do BuracoThe beach
5.0 mi from Freguesia. Tides, weather and sun in Freguesia →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia do Buraco
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- Praia do Catimbau 0.2 mi · N
- Praia dos Coqueiros 0.4 mi · NW
- Praia do Lameirão 0.4 mi · NW
- Praia dos Tamoios 0.5 mi · SW
- Praia de São Roque 0.5 mi · W
- Praia da Moreninha 0.5 mi · SW
- Praia Grossa 0.7 mi · S
- Praia da Guarda 0.8 mi · SW
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 do Buraco
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Fishing in Praia do Buraco today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:39 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 12:53–2:53 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.12 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:39 pm high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 10:57 pm low tide and falling pressure. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 3:48 am high tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: whitemouth croaker, Florida pompano, southern kingfish and bonefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Florida pompano and southern kingfish. What you can catch
Tides in Praia do Buraco
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:48 am 3.4 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 10:52 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:39 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 10:57 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 2 min to low tide at 10:57 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 3:48 am high tide and 83 for the 3:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 19 (4.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (-1.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 26 (coefficient 108, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Tide 6 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:10 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:39 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:22 am · 12:53 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:09 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 4:31 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:09 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:17 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 1:07 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:52 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 55 | 75% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:08 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:09 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:41 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:50 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 37 | 64% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:07 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:46 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:30 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:37 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 30 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:07 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 41 | 42% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:06 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 5:19 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:56 pm · 2.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 56 | 31% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:37 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Praia do Buraco has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Ilha Fiscal (Rio de Janeiro, TICON-4), 11 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Praia do Buraco
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 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 Wednesday 28: 1.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 78.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 6:56 pm (local time).
Diving in Praia do Buraco today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:52 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:10 am
- 0.8 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:48 am (3:30–4:03 am), low tide 10:52 am (10:30–11:10 am), high tide 3:39 pm (3:24–3:54 pm) and low tide 10:57 pm (10:10–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.33 in) 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 9:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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
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- Venus 3.5 mi
- Cori Brothers 8.5 mi
- Wilhelmina 11 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 9.4 mi
- Diving Club - Escola de Mergulho 11 mi
- TECNOSUB Mergulho Profissional 11 mi
- Mar do Rio 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
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 in Praia do Buraco
Now in Praia do Buraco
- Low / high
- 66 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 63%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 43
- 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: −0.22 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 66° | 66° | 66° | 75° | 78° | 80° | 73° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 5 E | 5 ENE | 6 ENE | 3 N | 5 NNW | 7 ENE | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 10 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 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 73° 7 ENE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 6 ENE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 3 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 2 E 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 2 ESE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 1 NW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 4 W 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 3 SE 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 66 / 80 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 3:48 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 66 / 79 °F | 4 mph E | 0.7 ft | 4:31 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 82 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.6 ft | 5:17 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 77 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.6 ft | 6:09 am · 10:50 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 79 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 11:46 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 86 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 12:26 pm · 7:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 83 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | 12:52 pm · 9:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 92 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 12:54 pm · 11:18 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 12:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 97 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 12:04 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 91 °F | 9 mph S | 2.9 ft | 12:45 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 81 °F | 18 mph WSW | 5.5 ft | 1:25 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 77 °F | 8 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 2:05 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 74 °F | 8 mph E | 4.8 ft | 2:44 am · 2:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Rain 66° / 79° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 68° / 82° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 70° / 77° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 79° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 86° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 83° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 71° / 92° 0.5 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.9 °F; normal high: 84 °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).
The sun in Praia do Buraco
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:19 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 4:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:36 am (80° high)
- Daylight 12 h 53 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,935 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia do Buraco
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:22–2:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:53–2:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:17–7:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:32–9:32 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 do Buraco
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Ponte da Saúdade 0.7 mi
- Pier Secundário 4.6 mi
- Praça do Peixe Gradim 4.8 mi
- Ruínas do antigo pier do Porto Estrela 4.8 mi
- Píer da Piedade 5.1 mi
- Pier Principal 5.6 mi
- Cais Operativo do CMASM 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Paquetá Iate Clube 0.7 mi
- Iate Clube Jardim Guanabara 8.1 mi
- SM Fishing Iscas Artificiais 6.2 mi
- Matepesca 9.2 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponta da Ribeira 0.9 mi south
- Light
- A green flash every 6 s · Fl G 6s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 46 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Praia do BuracoTides nearby
- Freguesia5.0 mi
- São Gonçalo6.0 mi
- Zumbi6.6 mi
- Cacuia6.8 mi
- Moneró6.8 mi
- Magé8.0 mi
- Niterói9.0 mi
- Píer Mauá11 mi
- Saúde11 mi
- Gamboa11 mi
Praia do Buraco at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 22.753° S, 43.104° W.
- It is 12 mi northeast of Rio de Janeiro, the main place in Río de Janeiro. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Rio de Janeiro.
- 5.0 mi from Freguesia.
- The nearest tide station, Ilha Fiscal, is 11 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Catimbau (0.2 mi), Praia da Convanca (0.3 mi), Praia dos Coqueiros (0.4 mi), Praia São Roque (0.5 mi).
Questions about Praia do BuracoQuestions
Where is Praia do Buraco?
5.0 mi from Freguesia, in Río de Janeiro (Brazil). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Praia do Buraco have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Praia do Buraco?
Today in Praia do Buraco there are high tides at 3:48 am (3.4 ft) and 3:39 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:52 am and 10:57 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Praia do Buraco?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia do Buraco?
At 5:09 am. First light comes at 4:18 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 12:22–2:22 am, Minor 6:17–7:17 am, Major 12:53–2:53 pm, Minor 8:32–9:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia do Buraco?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (7 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia do Buraco?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the south-southeast. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia do Buraco?
The best time to visit Praia do Buraco is from June to August: highs of 80 °F to 81 °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
Tide: Ilha Fiscal (Rio de Janeiro) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).