Praia do Forte today
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 71 °F smooth · 5.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 2 mph · 64 °F from the W, gusts 5 · overcast
- Sun 5:25 am–6:31 pm 13 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 10:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:44 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.05 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Praia do Forte the sun rises at 5:25 am and sets at 6:31 pm: 13 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:44 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 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (2 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Beach day in Praia do Forte
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Praia do Forte, 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 71 °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 do ForteThe beach
In Jurere, 1.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Jurere →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia do Forte
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- Praia da Daniela 1.2 mi · SW
- Jurerê 1.3 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Praia do Pontal 2.1 mi · SW
- Praia de Canajurê 2.4 mi · E
- Parking
- Prainha da Fortaleza 3.0 mi · W
- Prainha da Concha 3.1 mi · W
- Praia de Canasvieiras 3.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Praia da Cachoeira do Bom Jesus 5.1 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Praia do Forte
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Fishing in Praia do Forte today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:20–4:20 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:30 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, whitemouth croaker and common octopus. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Praia do Forte, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Praia do Forte
Tides in Praia do Forte: not available yet
There is no tide station near Praia do Forte, 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 · 25 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Praia do Forte
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north 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 Monday 2: 1.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.1 °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 74.1 °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 4:37 am (local time).
Diving in Praia do Forte today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.1 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 70.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 10:44 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 do Forte, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Belgrano II 4.3 mi
- Escola Água Viva Mergulho 2.1 mi
- Florianopolis Isla Campeche 3.7 mi
- Acquanauta Floripa 4.1 mi
- Sea Divers Florianopolis 6.2 mi
- Mathaaus Adventure 8.8 mi
- Explorer Centro de Mergulho 11 mi
- Arvoredo Island 11 mi
- Piscinas Naturais da Barra da Lagoa 11 mi
- Floripa Dive Mergulho 12 mi
- Cultura Subaquática 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 Forte
Now in Praia do Forte
- Low / high
- 63 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 98%
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.12 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 66° | 64° | 64° | 71° | 71° | 70° | 66° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 2 WNW | 2 WNW | 3 N | 6 NE | 6 E | 9 SSE | 8 S |
| Gusts | 12 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 3 N 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 6 E 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 9 SSE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 8 S 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 6 S 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 6 S 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 63 / 72 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 72 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 73 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 75 °F | 13 mph N | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 80 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 78 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 73 °F | 11 mph E | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 74 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 73 °F | 17 mph S | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 16 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 71 °F | 11 mph S | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 72 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 73 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 62° / 69° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 64° / 72° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 73° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 75° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69° / 78° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 70° / 73° 1.7 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.4 °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 4:37 am (local time).
The sun in Praia do Forte
Sunrise and sunset
- 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 (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
- Full dark 7:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,295 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia do Forte
Moon phase and position
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
- 10:14–11:14 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.
Where to fish in Praia do Forte
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Trapiche de Canasvieiras 4.3 mi
- Trapiche Antônio José de Simas 6.9 mi
- Trapiche Municipal Lealdo Teófilo Machado 8.6 mi
- Trapiche Nilton José Ferreira 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Iate Clube de Santa Catarina Veleiros da Ilha 2.5 mi
- Marina BlueFox 2.5 mi
- Pescados Aguiar 6.8 mi
- Casa De Pesca Almeida 9.3 mi
- Pier 33 8.7 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
Ilha Anhatomirin 3.1 mi northwest
- Light
- A red flash every 6 s · Fl R 6s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1873
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 ForteTides nearby
- Governador Celso Ramos8.7 mi
- Biguaçu9.2 mi
- Itacorubi10 mi
- Morro da Cruz10 mi
- Trindade10 mi
- Santa Monica11 mi
- Florianópolis11 mi
- Carvoeira11 mi
- Corrego Grande12 mi
- Saco dos Limões12 mi
Praia do Forte at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 27.435° S, 48.520° W.
- It is 11 mi north of Florianópolis, the main place in Santa Catarina. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Florianópolis.
- In Jurere, 1.4 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Pontal (2.1 mi), Praia do Porto (3.0 mi), Praia dos Currais (3.3 mi), Praia do Magalhães (3.6 mi).
Questions about Praia do ForteQuestions
Where is Praia do Forte?
In Jurere, 1.4 mi from the center, Santa Catarina (Brazil). The shore faces north.
What amenities does Praia do Forte have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Praia do Forte?
At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia do Forte?
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 10:14–11:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia do Forte?
Light drizzle, from 63 °F to 72 °F, with a light air from the west (2 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia do Forte?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east. The water is 70.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia do Forte?
The best time to visit Praia do Forte is from April to June and in August: highs of 70 °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).