Pedro Vaz today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 83 °F slight · 10.2 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 82 °F from the NNE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.3–2.0 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:27 am–6:05 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Pedro Vaz the sun rises at 6:27 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph). Overcast, 82 °F.
Fishing in Pedro Vaz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:30–3:30 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, pearly razorfish, common smooth-hound and sand steenbras. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Pedro Vaz, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Pedro Vaz
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Pedro Vaz, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °F, though with clouds. 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °F, though with clouds.
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 Pedro Vaz
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- Prainha 1.1 mi · NE
- Praia de Boca Ribeira 1.2 mi · E
- Praiona 1.6 mi · NE
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 Pedro Vaz
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Tides in Pedro Vaz
Tides in Pedro Vaz: not available yet
There is no tide station near Pedro Vaz, 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 Laje Preta · 6.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Pedro Vaz
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.7 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north (slight).
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 (+1.8 °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 10:31 pm (local time).
Surf in Pedro Vaz today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.5 ft swell at 10 s from the northwest, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:05 am · sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 42 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, though with small waves and onshore 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 Pedro Vaz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.5 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.2 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 6:30 pm, with light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Pedro Vaz, 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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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 Pedro Vaz
Now in Pedro Vaz
- Low / high
- 81 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- 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 | 82° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 9 NE | 10 ENE | 9 ENE | 7 NE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 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 82° 8 N 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 13 N 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 15 NNE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 14 ENE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 16 ENE 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 11 ENE 3.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 12 N 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 15 NNE 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 81 / 83 °F | 16 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 81 / 82 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 80 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 80 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 80 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 80 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 80 / 80 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 81 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 81 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 82 °F | 19 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 81 °F | 21 mph NNE | 6.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 81° / 83° 3.7 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 81° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 79° / 81° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 79° / 80° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 78° / 80° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 78° / 80° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 79° / 80° 3.1 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 temperature on Friday 30. 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, cooler than normal for late October (−3.4 °F; normal high: 86 °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 10:31 pm (local time).
The sun in Pedro Vaz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:40 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,291 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pedro Vaz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:58–2:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:30–3:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:15–9:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:43–8:43 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 Pedro Vaz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Pedro Vaz.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 900 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Pedro Vaz) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep900 ft
- 66 ft deep1,150 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 900 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 900 ft and 66 ft at 1,150 ft from shore.
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.
Tides near Pedro VazTides nearby
- Alcatraz2.2 mi
- Pilao Cao2.8 mi
- Morrinho6.1 mi
- Calheta6.7 mi
- Ribeira Dom João7.2 mi
- Morro8.5 mi
- Vila do Maio9.9 mi
- Baía27 mi
- Achada Baleia27 mi
- Moia Moia27 mi
Pedro Vaz at a glance
- Town or city of about 107 people. Coordinates: 15.248° N, 23.115° W.
- It is 9.9 mi northeast of Vila do Maio, the main place in Maio. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Vila do Maio.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Prainha (1.1 mi), Praiona (1.5 mi).
Questions about Pedro VazQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pedro Vaz?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pedro Vaz?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 12:58–2:58 am, Minor 8:15–9:15 am, Major 1:30–3:30 pm, Minor 7:43–8:43 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pedro Vaz?
Overcast, from 81 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pedro Vaz?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the north-northwest. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pedro Vaz?
The best time to visit Pedro Vaz is from January to June: highs of 79 °F to 83 °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).