Nova Sintra today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 82 °F moderate · 11.2 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 82 °F from the N, gusts 14 · overcast
- Surf today 2.4–3.6 ft Good day · 7/10 · 6:12–10:00 am
- Sun 6:34 am–6:11 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:24 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Nova Sintra the sun rises at 6:34 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:08 am to 4:08 am and from 2:41 pm to 4:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (11 mph). Overcast, 82 °F.
Fishing in Nova Sintra today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:41–4:41 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with moonset, a light onshore breeze 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 Nova Sintra, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Nova Sintra
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 4.5 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft
4.5 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 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Nova Sintra, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °F, though with 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 Nova Sintra
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Nova Sintra.
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Webcams near Nova Sintra
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Tides in Nova Sintra
Tides in Nova Sintra: not available yet
There is no tide station near Nova Sintra, 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 · 64 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Nova Sintra
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.0 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 southwest 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: 4.6 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 (+2.6 °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 2:48 am (local time).
Surf in Nova Sintra today
Surf today
Good- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.6 ft swell at 11 s from the northwest, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:12 am · sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 82.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 283 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:12 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 5:00 pm to 6:33 pm 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 Nova Sintra today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.4 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:24 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 6:30 am to 8:20 am, with light wind, though with some swell and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Nova Sintra, 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 Nova Sintra.
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Weather in Nova Sintra
Now in Nova Sintra
- Low / high
- 81 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 50
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 82° | 81° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNE | 11 N | 10 NNE | 6 SE | 7 SW | 9 NW | 8 NNE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.4 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 82° 11 N 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 10 NNE 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 6 SE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 7 SW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 9 NW 4.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 8 NNE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 9 NE 4.4 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 8 NNE 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 81 / 83 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 83 °F | 18 mph NNE | 4.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 82 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 80 °F | 5 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 80 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 79 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 79 °F | 19 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 81 °F | 18 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 81 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.9 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 | |
| Wed 11 | 81 / 81 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 82° / 83° 4.4 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 79° / 82° 3.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 80° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 78° / 79° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 79° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 76° / 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. 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 (+5.6 °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 2:48 am (local time).
The sun in Nova Sintra
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:12 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:42 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,893 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Nova Sintra
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:08–4:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:41–4:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:27–10:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:54–9:54 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 Nova Sintra
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Nova Sintra.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.7 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Nova Sintra) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep0.75 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 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 0.7 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponta Jalunga Lighthouse 2.0 mi northeast
- 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 (4.7 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 Nova SintraTides nearby
- Santa Bárbara0.7 mi
- Cova Rodela0.7 mi
- Mato Grande0.7 mi
- Furna1.5 mi
- Fajã de Agua2.4 mi
- Tantum3.6 mi
- Old City Center São Filipe13 mi
- São Filipe13 mi
- Santa Filomena14 mi
- As Hortas16 mi
Nova Sintra at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,225 people. Coordinates: 14.871° N, 24.696° W.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Rei Fernanado (2.7 mi), Praia de Aguada (2.8 mi), Praia de Moreia (3.2 mi), Cajau de Morro (4.3 mi).
Questions about Nova SintraQuestions
What time is sunset today in Nova Sintra?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Nova Sintra?
At 6:34 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 2:08–4:08 am, Minor 9:27–10:27 am, Major 2:41–4:41 pm, Minor 8:54–9:54 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Nova Sintra?
Overcast, from 81 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (11 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Nova Sintra?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 11.2 s from the north-northwest. The water is 82.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Nova Sintra?
The best time to visit Nova Sintra is from March to July: highs of 72 °F to 75 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 8 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).