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São José do Norte today: waves, weather and sun

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

Today, Thursday, October 29, in São José do Norte the sun rises at 5:33 am and sets at 6:51 pm: 13 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in São José do Norte today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 2:40–4:40 pm Also 6:20–7:20 pm and 2:00–4:00 am
  • Major period 2:35–4:35 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:20 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.

Species with the most records nearby: whitemouth croaker, southern kingfish, black drum and Florida pompano. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for São José do Norte, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in São José do Norte

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3
Poor beach day · 3 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Sun and clouds
  • Onshore breeze (12 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
  • Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
  • Rain (0.01 in)
  • UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft

    1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 64 °F

    Cold: ease in slowly.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50

    Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 12 mph

    Onshore breeze (12 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for São José do Norte, 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

Beaches near São José do Norte

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of São José do Norte.

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Tides

Tides in São José do Norte

Tides in São José do Norte: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near São José do Norte, 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 Indústrias Alimentícias Leal Santos · 9.2 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at São José do Norte

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.6 ft · 6.2 s from the southeast (146°)
Swell 1.0 ft · 6.3 s from the south-southeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the WSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 7 mph SSE · gusts 11
Offshore (16 mi S)Offshore 11 mph SE · gusts 14

Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now63.5 °F
Today 63.5–64.8 °F air: 59 / 66 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 62.6 °F measured 1.2 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 66.9 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water colder than normal for late October (−1.8 °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 3:21 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in São José do Norte today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 5:08–9:00 am 1.0–1.5 ft
  • 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 1.0–1.5 ft average – sets
Swell 1.0 ft 6 s · SSE · 8 kJ
Wind 6 mph SE · onshore
Water and wetsuit 63.5 °F 3/2 fullsuit
  • Light: First light 5:08 am · sunrise 5:33 am · sunset 6:51 pm · last light 7:17 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 63.5 °F–64.8 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
  • Energy: 8 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window is 5:08 am to 9:00 am, though with small waves and 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 São José do Norte today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:10 am–12:10 pm
  • 1.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.1 ft 7 s · from the SSE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 63.5 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the N
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 63.5–64.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:17 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 11:12 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for São José do Norte, 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

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Weather

Weather in São José do Norte

14-day weather

Now in São José do Norte

Now 60 °F Partly cloudy · feels like 59 °F · 59 / 66 °F
Low / high
59 / 66 °F
Rain
0.01 in · 6%
Clouds
61%
Humidity
90%
Dew pointDew point
57 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 28
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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.11 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 Mainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyMainly clearPartly cloudyOvercastLight drizzleOvercast
Temperature 61°60°60°64°66°66°63°61°
Wind (mph) 7 SSE7 SSE6 SE9 SE10 SSE12 SSE11 SE10 ESE
Gusts 1212111720232317
Waves 1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.7 ft1.9 ft2.0 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 60° 7 SSE 1.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 60° 6 SE 1.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 64° 9 SE 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 pm 66° 10 SSE 1.6 ft
  • 3:00 pm 66° 12 SSE 1.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 63° 11 SE 1.9 ft
  • 9:00 pm 61° 10 ESE 2.0 ft
  • 12:00 am 61° 10 E 2.0 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light drizzle 59 / 66 °F 12 mph SE 2.0 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 60 / 67 °F 13 mph ESE 2.1 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 61 / 66 °F 13 mph E 2.2 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 60 / 68 °F 13 mph E 2.2 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 60 / 73 °F 10 mph E 1.8 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 61 / 68 °F 15 mph ESE 2.3 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 63 / 68 °F 19 mph E 2.7 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 63 / 70 °F 13 mph E 2.3 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 65 / 69 °F 16 mph SE 4.3 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 61 / 67 °F 16 mph S 5.0 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 58 / 65 °F 14 mph SSW 4.9 ft
Mon 9 Mainly clear 57 / 77 °F 11 mph N 3.9 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 58 / 68 °F 11 mph SE 3.9 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 58 / 74 °F 12 mph ENE 3.9 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 67° 2.1 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 61° / 66° 2.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 68° 2.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 73° 1.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 61° / 68° 2.3 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 63° / 68° 2.7 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 63° / 70° 2.3 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 rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.0 °F; normal high: 73 °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 3:21 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in São José do Norte

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:33 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 6:51 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 4:37 am
  • Full dark 7:47 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:08 am
  • Civil dusk 7:17 pm
  • Solar noon 12:12 pm (72° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 18 min (+2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:18 pm
  • Full dark 7:47 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:33–6:07 am
Evening golden hour6:18–6:51 pm
São José do Norte

Today the sun is 92,332,059 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in São José do Norte

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 11:12 pm in the ENE (57°)ENE
Sets 9:04 am tomorrow · in the WNW (303°) · set at 7:58 am
Transit 3:03 am overhead
Visible 9 h 52 min from 11:12 pm to 9:04 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:28–8:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 10:42–11:42 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 São José do Norte

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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São José do Norte at a glance

  • Town or city of about 27,721 people. Coordinates: 32.015° S, 52.042° W.
  • It is 3.6 mi northeast of Rio Grande, the main place in Rio Grande do Sul. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Rio Grande.
  • Its coast faces southeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Terminal de São José do Norte (0.1 mi), Estaleiro Brasil (1.7 mi), Praia dos Marianos (4.3 mi), Terminal Braskem (4.9 mi).

Questions about São José do NorteQuestions

What time is sunset today in São José do Norte?

At 6:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:17 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in São José do Norte?

At 5:32 am. First light comes at 4:36 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 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 7:28–8:28 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 10:42–11:42 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in São José do Norte?

Light drizzle, from 59 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in São José do Norte?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the southeast. The water is 63.5 °F.

When is the best time to visit São José do Norte?

The best time to visit São José do Norte is from November to March: highs of 76 °F to 83 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 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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