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Praia de Ponta das Canas 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 Ponta das Canas the sun rises at 5:25 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 13 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:48 am to 3:48 am and from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Praia de Ponta das Canas

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

4
Poor beach day · 4 out of 10 7:00–9:00 am
  • Feels like 74 °F: mild
  • Almost no wind
  • Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
  • Water at 70 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
  • Rain (0.01 in)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft

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

  • Water 70 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50

    Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 8 mph

    Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Praia de Ponta das Canas, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 70 °F, though with clouds and rain.

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 Ponta das CanasThe beach

In Ponta das Canas, 0.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Ponta das Canas →

Surface Sand
Length 1.3 mi
Facing Faces northeast
Water quality We don't have an official bathing water rating for this country: ask the lifeguard or check the town's website.
Amenities OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities.

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Beaches near Praia de Ponta das Canas

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Fishing

Fishing in Praia de Ponta das Canas today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 2:20–4:20 pm Also 1:50–3:50 am and 5:00–6:00 am
  • Major period 2:20–4:20 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 5:00 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise and falling pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, common snook, red porgy and almaco jack. What you can catch

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

Tides

Tides in Praia de Ponta das Canas

Tides in Praia de Ponta das Canas: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Praia de Ponta das Canas, 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 · 28 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 Ponta das Canas

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 1.4 ft · 5.7 s from the east (91°)
Swell 1.3 ft · 4.6 s from the east
Current 0.2 mph toward the S

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.7 ft
  • Significant1.4 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph WNW · gusts 5
Offshore (11 mi NNW)Offshore 4 mph WNW · gusts 7

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Friday 30: 2.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now69.8 °F
Today 69.8–70.5 °F air: 63 / 72 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 66.6 °F measured 1.0 mi away

The satellite measured 3.2 °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 73.9 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 3:34 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Praia de Ponta das Canas today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 6:00–10:00 am 0.9–1.4 ft
  • 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 0.9–1.4 ft average – sets
Swell 1.2 ft 5 s · E · 6 kJ
Wind 2 mph NW · calm
Water and wetsuit 69.8 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 5:01 am · sunrise 5:25 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:55 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 69.8 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
  • Energy: 6 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Praia de Ponta das Canas today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • 1.1 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (5 mph)
  • 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.1 ft 5 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 69.8 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.3 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 69.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 10:43 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Praia de Ponta das Canas, 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 de Ponta das Canas

14-day weather

Now in Praia de Ponta das Canas

Now 64 °F Overcast · feels like 68 °F · 63 / 72 °F
Low / high
63 / 72 °F
Rain
0.13 in · 75%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
97%
Dew pointDew point
63 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 32
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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 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 OvercastOvercastOvercastLight drizzleLight drizzleLight drizzleLight drizzleLight drizzle
Temperature 66°64°64°71°71°70°66°64°
Wind (mph) 5 NNW2 WNW2 WNW3 N6 NE6 E9 SSE8 S
Gusts 1265814131816
Waves 1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.5 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.01 in0.01 in
  • 3:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 71° 3 N 1.4 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 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 pm 64° 8 S 1.5 ft
  • 12:00 am 63° 6 S 1.6 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light drizzle 63 / 72 °F 10 mph SE 1.6 ft
Fri 30 Drizzle 62 / 69 °F 11 mph SSE 2.1 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 64 / 72 °F 9 mph SSE 1.9 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 65 / 73 °F 9 mph ENE 1.8 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 69 / 75 °F 13 mph N 1.9 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 69 / 80 °F 11 mph ENE 1.7 ft
Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69 / 78 °F 13 mph SW 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 70 / 73 °F 11 mph E 1.9 ft
Fri 6 Light showers 72 / 74 °F 7 mph NNW 1.9 ft
Sat 7 Heavy drizzle 67 / 73 °F 17 mph S 3.3 ft
Sun 8 Heavy drizzle 63 / 71 °F 16 mph S 3.5 ft
Mon 9 Mainly clear 61 / 71 °F 11 mph S 3.0 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 60 / 72 °F 8 mph NE 2.0 ft
Wed 11 Light drizzle 65 / 73 °F 12 mph NNE 2.0 ft
  • Fri 30 Drizzle 62° / 69° 2.1 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 64° / 72° 1.9 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 73° 1.8 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 75° 1.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 1.7 ft
  • Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69° / 78° 1.8 ft
  • Thu 5 Light drizzle 70° / 73° 1.9 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.

  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.1 °F; normal high: 75 °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 3:34 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Praia de Ponta das Canas

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:25 am in the ESE (106°)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 11:57 am (76° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 5 min (+1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
  • Full dark 7:24 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:25–5:57 am
Evening golden hour5:59–6:30 pm
Praia de Ponta das Canas

Today the sun is 92,332,301 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Praia de Ponta das Canas

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 10:43 pm in the ENE (58°)ENE
Sets 9:03 am tomorrow · in the WNW (301°) · set at 7:57 am
Transit 2:48 am overhead
Visible 10 h 20 min from 10:43 pm to 9:03 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:48–3:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:20–4:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:27–8:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 10:13–11:13 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 Ponta das Canas

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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 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.

From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Praia de Ponta das Canas) out to sea, heading northeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.25 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.35 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.7 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.7 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 de Ponta das Canas at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 27.403° S, 48.432° W.
  • It is 15 mi northeast of Florianópolis, the main place in Santa Catarina. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Florianópolis.
  • In Ponta das Canas, 0.4 mi from the center.
  • Its coast faces northeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia da Lagoinha (1.0 mi), Praia da Cachoeira (1.2 mi).

Questions about Praia de Ponta das CanasQuestions

Where is Praia de Ponta das Canas?

In Ponta das Canas, 0.4 mi from the center, Santa Catarina (Brazil). The shore faces northeast.

What amenities does Praia de Ponta das Canas have?

OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.

What time is sunset today in Praia de Ponta das Canas?

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

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia de Ponta das Canas?

At 5:24 am. First light comes at 4:31 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 1:48–3:48 am, Minor 7:27–8:27 am, Major 2:20–4:20 pm, Minor 10:13–11:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Praia de Ponta das Canas?

Light drizzle, from 63 °F to 72 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Praia de Ponta das Canas?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the east. The water is 69.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Praia de Ponta das Canas?

The best time to visit Praia de Ponta das Canas is from April to June and in August: highs of 69 °F to 78 °F, about 9 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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