Vila do Maio tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 10:35 am (3.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 83 °F slight · 9.8 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 80 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 0.8–1.3 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:28 am–6:05 pm 11 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:17 pm
Today in Vila do Maio there are high tides at 10:35 am (3.8 ft) and 10:54 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:23 am and 4:30 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:35 am. The sun rises at 6:28 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 11 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 80 °F.
Fishing in Vila do Maio today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:30 pm
- Major period 2:35–4:35 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:30 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:20 am to 4:00 am, with the 4:23 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 9:40 am to 10:20 am, with the 10:35 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, pearly razorfish, common smooth-hound and sand steenbras. What you can catch
Beach day in Vila do Maio
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 4:30 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:30 pm
Low tide at 4:23 am and 4:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:35 am and 10:54 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 83 °F and low tide at 4:30 pm, though with moderate offshore wind. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with moderate offshore wind.
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 Vila do Maio
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- Praia da Vila 0.3 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia de Ponta Preta 1.0 mi · SE
- Praia de Lagoa 4.6 mi · E
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Tides in Vila do Maio
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:23 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:35 am 3.8 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 4:30 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:54 pm 4.2 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 12 min to high tide at 10:35 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 10:35 am high tide and 87 for the 10:54 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (4.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 99, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:28 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 4:23 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 4:30 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:28 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:25 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 75% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:29 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 6:09 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:08 pm · 1.1 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:49 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:14 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 2:56 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 53 | 42% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:30 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 22% | Major periods 7:37 am · 8:00 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Vila do Maio has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Praia (TICON-4), 25 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Vila do Maio
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.9 ft with a period of 11 s, from the north-northwest (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 (+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 5:23 am (local time).
Surf in Vila do Maio today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.4 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest, average; this coast faces away from it
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 4:30 pm)
- Light: First light 6:06 am · sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: low 4:23 am (0.5 ft), high 10:35 am (3.8 ft), low 4:30 pm (0.6 ft) and high 10:54 pm (4.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 83.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 125 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves.
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 Vila do Maio today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (4:30 pm): little current from 4:10 pm to 4:50 pm
- 2.4 ft swell at 11 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:23 am (4:00–4:40 am), high tide 10:35 am (10:10–11:00 am), low tide 4:30 pm (4:10–4:50 pm) and high tide 10:54 pm (10:30–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 5:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 9:50 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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Weather in Vila do Maio
Now in Vila do Maio
- Low / high
- 80 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- 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 (0.00 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 80° | 80° | 83° | 85° | 84° | 83° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 N | 12 NNE | 12 NE | 15 NE | 18 ENE | 13 NE | 13 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 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 |
- 6:00 am 80° 12 NE 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 15 NE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 18 ENE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 13 NE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 13 NE 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 11 NE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 9 NNE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 11 NE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 85 °F | 19 mph NE | 3.8 ft | 10:35 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 86 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.8 ft | 11:25 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 83 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 12:49 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph N | 3.9 ft | 2:03 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 3:24 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 4:38 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 83 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 5:39 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 82 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 6:30 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 82 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 7:15 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 83 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 7:55 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 83 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 8:33 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 83 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | 9:08 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 83 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 9:42 am · 9:57 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 79° / 86° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 83° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 76° / 83° 3.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 76° / 83° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 77° / 82° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 76° / 83° 3.5 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 78° / 83° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. 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, normal highs for late October (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 5:23 am (local time).
The sun in Vila do Maio
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:41 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:06 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 37 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 92,333,992 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vila do Maio
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:47–9:47 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 Vila do Maio
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Vila do Maio) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep3 mi
- 33 ft deep3 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 3 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 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
Forte de São José Lighthouse 0.1 mi southwest
- Light
- 3 red flashes every 12 s · Fl(3) R 12s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
- Built
- 1887
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Vila do MaioTides nearby
- Morro3.0 mi
- Ribeira Dom João6.0 mi
- Calheta6.4 mi
- Pilao Cao8.6 mi
- Morrinho8.8 mi
- Alcatraz9.0 mi
- Pedro Vaz9.9 mi
- Moia Moia18 mi
- Baía18 mi
- Achada Baleia18 mi
Vila do Maio at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,472 people. Coordinates: 15.138° N, 23.212° W.
- The nearest tide station, Praia, is 25 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Vila do MaioQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vila do Maio?
Today in Vila do Maio there are high tides at 10:35 am (3.8 ft) and 10:54 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:23 am and 4:30 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Vila do Maio?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vila do Maio?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:41 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 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 8:47–9:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vila do Maio?
Overcast, from 80 °F to 85 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vila do Maio?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 9.8 s from the north-northwest. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vila do Maio?
The best time to visit Vila do Maio is from January to June: highs of 79 °F to 83 °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
Tide: Praia station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).