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Praia da Armação today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT-3) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT-3 C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Praia da Armação the sun rises at 5:26 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 13 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:44 am to 2:44 am and from 1:16 pm to 3:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph). Overcast, 66 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Praia da Armação today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 1:30–3:20 pm Also 6:00–6:50 pm and 12:40–2:40 am
  • Major period 1:16–3:16 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore 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, 1:30 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:40 am, with a major period and some swell.

Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, common octopus, southern kingfish and whitemouth croaker. 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

Beach

Beach day in Praia da Armação

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

4
Poor beach day · 4 out of 10 2:00–4:00 pm
  • Feels like 71 °F: mild
  • Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
  • UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 70 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (96% cloud cover)

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 69 °F

    Cool: refreshing on a hot day.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50

    Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 13 mph

    Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Praia da Armação, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 70 °F, 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

Beaches near Praia da Armação

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Tides

Tides in Praia da Armação

Tides in Praia da Armação: not available yet

C · No station nearby

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 Praia das Pacas · 3.5 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Praia da Armação

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.5 ft · 6.2 s from the east-southeast (105°)
Swell 1.4 ft · 5.1 s from the east-southeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the S

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.5 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph NNW · gusts 12
Offshore (0.4 mi E)Offshore 10 mph NNW · gusts 17

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Saturday 31: 2.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now70.2 °F
Today 68.5–70.2 °F air: 64 / 72 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 65.8 °F measured 0.8 mi away

The satellite measured 4.3 °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 73.9 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water colder than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 11:50 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Praia da Armação today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
1
Poor · 1 out of 10 5:01–9:00 am 1.2–1.9 ft Also 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.2–1.9 ft average – sets
Swell 1.6 ft 5 s · ESE · 12 kJ
Wind 4 mph NW · calm
Water and wetsuit 68.5 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 5:01 am · sunrise 5:26 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:55 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 68.5 °F–70.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
  • Energy: 12 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 5:01 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Praia da Armação today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:30–11:30 am
  • 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
  • Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.4 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.4 ft 5 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 68.5 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.4 mph toward the S
  • 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 68.5–70.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 9:39 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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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 da Armação

14-day weather

Now in Praia da Armação

Now 66 °F Overcast · feels like 69 °F · 64 / 72 °F
Low / high
64 / 72 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 2%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
88%
Dew pointDew point
63 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 29
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: −0.13 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 OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercast
Temperature 65°65°64°70°72°72°69°67°
Wind (mph) 5 N3 NNW4 NW7 NNW12 NNE11 NNE10 NNE7 NNW
Gusts 101181625231914
Waves 1.8 ft1.8 ft1.7 ft1.7 ft1.7 ft1.8 ft1.7 ft1.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 66° 5 NNW 1.5 ft
  • 3:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 71° 3 N 1.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 71° 6 NE 1.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 70° 6 E 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 pm 66° 9 SSE 1.5 ft
  • 9:00 pm 64° 8 S 1.6 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Overcast 64 / 72 °F 13 mph N 1.8 ft
Thu 29 Light drizzle 63 / 72 °F 10 mph SE 1.6 ft
Fri 30 Drizzle 62 / 69 °F 11 mph SSE 2.0 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 64 / 72 °F 9 mph SSE 2.1 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 65 / 73 °F 9 mph ENE 1.9 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 69 / 75 °F 13 mph N 2.0 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 69 / 80 °F 11 mph ENE 1.8 ft
Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69 / 78 °F 13 mph SW 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 70 / 73 °F 11 mph E 2.3 ft
Fri 6 Light showers 72 / 74 °F 7 mph NNW 2.3 ft
Sat 7 Heavy drizzle 67 / 73 °F 17 mph S —
Sun 8 Heavy drizzle 63 / 71 °F 16 mph S —
Mon 9 Mainly clear 61 / 71 °F 11 mph S —
Tue 10 Light drizzle 60 / 72 °F 8 mph NE —
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 63° / 72° 1.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Drizzle 62° / 69° 2.0 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 64° / 72° 2.1 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 73° 1.9 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 75° 2.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 1.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69° / 78° 1.8 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.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:50 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Praia da Armação

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:26 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 6:30 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 4:32 am
  • Full dark 7:24 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:01 am
  • Civil dusk 6:55 pm
  • Solar noon 11:58 am (76° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 5 min (+2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
  • Full dark 7:24 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:26–5:57 am
Evening golden hour5:59–6:30 pm
Praia da Armação

Today the sun is 92,356,569 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Praia da Armação

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am
Rises 9:39 pm in the ENE (59°)ENE
Sets 7:56 am tomorrow · in the WNW (302°) · set at 6:57 am
Transit 1:44 am overhead
Visible 10 h 18 min from 9:39 pm to 7:56 am

Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:44–2:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:16–3:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 6:27–7:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 9:09–10:09 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.

Place

Where to fish in Praia da Armação

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.

From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Praia da Armação) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.35 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.45 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.2 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 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.

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Praia da Armação at a glance

  • Town or city of about 2,500 people. Coordinates: 27.750° S, 48.507° W.
  • It is 11 mi south of Florianópolis, the main place in Santa Catarina. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Florianópolis.
  • Its coast faces east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Matadeiro (0.4 mi), Matadeiro (0.7 mi), Praia do Pântano do Sul (2.6 mi), Praia Morro das Pedras (2.7 mi).

Questions about Praia da ArmaçãoQuestions

What time is sunset today in Praia da Armação?

At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia da Armação?

At 5:25 am. First light comes at 4:31 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 12:44–2:44 am, Minor 6:27–7:27 am, Major 1:16–3:16 pm, Minor 9:09–10:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Praia da Armação?

Overcast, from 64 °F to 72 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Praia da Armação?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 70.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit Praia da Armação?

The best time to visit Praia da Armação is from April to June and from November to December: highs of 70 °F to 79 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 4 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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