Rabil today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 4.4 ft · 82 °F moderate · 11.5 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 81 °F from the NNE, gusts 20 · overcast
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 6:28 am–6:03 pm 11 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:14 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Rabil the sun rises at 6:28 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 11 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:01 am to 4:01 am and from 2:33 pm to 4:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in Rabil today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:33–4:33 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with sunset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, sand steenbras, bonefish and common smooth-hound. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Rabil, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Rabil
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Rabil, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 82 °F, though with moderate offshore wind and some waves.
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 Rabil
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- Praia da Boca de Salina 1.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Praia de Carlota 2.5 mi · NW
- Praia de Estoril 3.4 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia de Chaves 3.4 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Praia do Ilhéu 3.5 mi · NW
- Praia d´Diante 3.8 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia de Atlanta 4.3 mi · NW
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 Rabil
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Tides in Rabil
Tides in Rabil: not available yet
There is no tide station near Rabil, 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 de Santa Maria · 32 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Rabil
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west 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: 5.3 ft with a period of 11 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 1:20 am (local time).
Surf in Rabil today
Surf today
Very good- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.9 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest, average
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:06 am · sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:25 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 81.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 346 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind. 6:06 am to 8:00 am also works, with a good size and light offshore 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.
Diving in Rabil today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.9 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Rabil, 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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- Scuba Caribe 1.5 mi
- Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Ilha do Sal 1.4 mi
- Diving Center Riamar 3.2 mi
- Boa Vista Diving 3.3 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
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Weather in Rabil
Now in Rabil
- Low / high
- 81 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 21%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
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: −0.04 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
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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 81° | 82° | 82° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 N | 16 NNE | 19 NE | 18 ENE | 14 ENE | 12 NE | 10 NNE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 4.2 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 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 |
- 3:00 am 81° 16 NNE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 19 NE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 18 ENE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 14 ENE 5.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 12 NE 4.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 10 NNE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 9 NE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 13 ENE 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 81 / 84 °F | 20 mph NE | 5.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 83 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 80 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 79 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 80 °F | 10 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 79 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 80 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 81 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 80 °F | 17 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 79 / 80 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 80 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 80 °F | 19 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 80 °F | 23 mph NNE | 6.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 79 / 80 °F | 20 mph NE | 6.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 80° / 83° 4.6 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 3.6 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 77° / 79° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 77° / 80° 5.3 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 78° / 79° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 79° / 81° 3.5 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (83 °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 1:20 am (local time).
The sun in Rabil
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:40 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:06 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 11 h 35 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,014 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rabil
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:23–10:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:44–9:44 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 · 7:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 1:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Rabil
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Rabil) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponta da Escuma Lighthouse 4.2 mi northwest
- Light
- 5 flashes every 20 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(5) WR 20s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1888
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RabilTides nearby
All places in Boa Vista, A to Z (39) →Rabil at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,401 people. Coordinates: 16.130° N, 22.887° W.
- It is 3.8 mi southeast of Sal Rei, the main place in Boa Vista. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Sal Rei.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Chave (1.3 mi), Praia de Zana (1.5 mi), Praia de Boca da Salina (1.5 mi), Praia de Carlota (2.5 mi).
Questions about RabilQuestions
What time is sunset today in Rabil?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rabil?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:40 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:01–4:01 am, Minor 9:23–10:23 am, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 8:44–9:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rabil?
Overcast, from 81 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph) and a 21% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rabil?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.4 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 81.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rabil?
The best time to visit Rabil is from January to June: highs of 75 °F to 79 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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).