Sal Rei today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 82 °F moderate · 9.2 s from the north
- Wind · air 17 mph · 81 °F from the ENE, gusts 27 · clear sky
- Surf today 3.4–5.2 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 11:00 am–3:00 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 11:30 am–2:30 pm average day · 5/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Sal Rei 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 5.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (17 mph). Clear sky, 81 °F.
Fishing in Sal Rei today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:01–4:01 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 4:00 am, combines a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
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 Sal Rei, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Sal Rei
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.5 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.5 ft
5.5 ft waves every 9 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 23 mph
Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Sal Rei, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 82 °F, though with moderate offshore wind and some waves. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather and water at 82 °F, though with fresh 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 Sal Rei
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- Praia d´Diante 0.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Praia de Estoril 0.4 mi · S
- Parking
- Praia de Atlanta 0.5 mi · N
- Praia do Ilhéu 0.8 mi · SW
- Praia de Carlota 1.3 mi · SE
- Praia da Boca de Salina 2.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Praia de Chaves 5.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- 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
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Webcams near Sal Rei
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Tides in Sal Rei
Tides in Sal Rei: not available yet
There is no tide station near Sal Rei, 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 · 29 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Sal Rei
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north (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 (+2.5 °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 12:05 pm (local time).
Surf in Sal Rei today
Surf today
Very good- 3.4–5.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.0 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest, average
- Moderate offshore wind (17 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 81.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 368 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, has 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 Sal Rei today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.0 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.9 °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, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, with weak current, though with some swell and fresh wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Sal Rei, 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 2.5 mi
- Boa Vista Diving 0.5 mi
- Diving Center Riamar 0.6 mi
- Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Ilha do Sal 2.6 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 Sal Rei
Now in Sal Rei
- Low / high
- 81 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 28%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 82° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 81° | 82° | 82° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NNE | 15 NNE | 19 NE | 22 NE | 17 ENE | 15 NE | 13 NE | 11 ENE |
| Gusts | 18 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 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 |
- 12:00 pm 81° 17 ENE 5.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 15 NE 5.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 13 NE 5.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 11 ENE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 16 ENE 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 15 ENE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 11 ENE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 12 NE 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 81 / 84 °F | 23 mph NE | 5.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 83 °F | 16 mph NE | 5.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 80 °F | 7 mph NNE | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 79 °F | 13 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 79 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 79 °F | 14 mph ENE | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 80 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 80 °F | 19 mph NE | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 79 / 80 °F | 20 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 80 °F | 17 mph NE | 4.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 80 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 81 °F | 18 mph NNE | 6.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 79 / 79 °F | 18 mph NNE | 6.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 80° / 83° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 77° / 80° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 78° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 79° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 79° 4.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 79° / 80° 3.3 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 82 °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 12:05 pm (local time).
The sun in Sal Rei
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 92,334,012 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sal Rei
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 Sal Rei
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 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Sal Rei) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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 1.3 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 1.0 mi west
- 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 Sal ReiTides nearby
All places in Boa Vista, A to Z (39) →Sal Rei at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,936 people. Coordinates: 16.176° N, 22.917° W.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de João Questão (0.5 mi), Praia de Cabral (0.5 mi), Praia do Ilhéu (0.8 mi), Praia de Marmeleiro (0.8 mi).
Questions about Sal ReiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sal Rei?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sal Rei?
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 Sal Rei?
Light drizzle, from 81 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (17 mph) and a 28% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sal Rei?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the north. The water is 81.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sal Rei?
The best time to visit Sal Rei is from January to June: highs of 75 °F to 78 °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).