Fajã de Agua today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 83 °F moderate · 11.5 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 81 °F from the NE, gusts 7 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.6–5.5 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 6:33 am–6:12 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:21 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20 am–12:20 pm average day · 6/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Fajã de Agua the sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in Fajã de Agua today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:36–3:36 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: rainbow runner, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Fajã de Agua, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Fajã de Agua
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Fajã de Agua, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Fajã de Agua
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Fajã de Agua.
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Webcams near Fajã de Agua
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Tides in Fajã de Agua
Tides in Fajã de Agua: not available yet
There is no tide station near Fajã de Agua, 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 Rincão · 66 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Fajã de Agua
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 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 northwest 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: 5.2 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 (+2.7 °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 11:34 pm (local time).
Surf in Fajã de Agua today
Surf today
Good- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 2.9 ft swell at 11 s from the northwest, average
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:11 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 6:12 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.3 °F–84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 198 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:34 pm, has a good size and glassy water. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water.
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 Fajã de Agua today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.2 ft swell at 10 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.7 mph current toward the north-northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.3–84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 6:30 am to 8:20 am, with light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with light wind, though with some swell and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Fajã de Agua, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Fajã de Agua.
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Weather in Fajã de Agua
Now in Fajã de Agua
- Low / high
- 81 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 49
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 81° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 82° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNW | 3 WSW | 2 S | 4 SSE | 2 E | 3 WNW | 3 N | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.5 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 am 81° 3 NE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 5 N 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 10 NE 5.2 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 7 ESE 5.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 2 WNW 5.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 11 NNW 4.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 12 NNE 5.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 9 NE 5.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 82 °F | 6 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 81 / 83 °F | 12 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 83 °F | 16 mph NNE | 5.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 82 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 79 °F | 7 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 80 °F | 15 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 80 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 79 °F | 19 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 81 °F | 18 mph E | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 81 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 81 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 82 °F | 17 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 81 / 82 °F | 24 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 82 °F | 27 mph NNE | 5.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 81° / 83° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 82° / 83° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 79° / 82° 4.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 78° / 79° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 79° 4.1 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 wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.2 °F; normal high: 77 °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 11:34 pm (local time).
The sun in Fajã de Agua
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,182 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fajã de Agua
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:21–9:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:51–8:51 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 1:54 pmNov 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.
Where to fish in Fajã de Agua
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Fajã de Agua.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Fajã de Agua) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponta Jalunga Lighthouse 4.0 mi east
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2+1) W 15s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 75 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1891
Other lighthouses nearby: Ponta Nhô Martinho Lighthouse (5.2 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Fajã de AguaTides nearby
- Cova Rodela1.7 mi
- Nova Sintra2.4 mi
- Tantum2.5 mi
- Mato Grande2.9 mi
- Santa Bárbara3.0 mi
- Furna3.5 mi
- Old City Center São Filipe16 mi
- São Filipe16 mi
- Santa Filomena16 mi
- As Hortas18 mi
Fajã de Agua at a glance
- Town or city of about 110 people. Coordinates: 14.873° N, 24.731° W.
- It is 2.4 mi west of Nova Sintra, the main place in Brava. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Nova Sintra.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cajau de Morro (4.6 mi), Praia de Rei Fernanado (4.6 mi), Praia de Aguada (4.7 mi), Escora de Ancião (4.8 mi).
Questions about Fajã de AguaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Fajã de Agua?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fajã de Agua?
At 6:34 am. First light comes at 5:46 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 8:21–9:21 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fajã de Agua?
Overcast, from 81 °F to 82 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fajã de Agua?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the northwest. The water is 83.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fajã de Agua?
The best time to visit Fajã de Agua is from March to July: highs of 71 °F to 74 °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).