Vila Nova tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 4:23 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 83 °F slight · 10.3 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the NW, gusts 8 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.9–2.9 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:07–10:00 am
- Sun 6:29 am–6:07 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:15 pm
Today in Vila Nova there are high tides at 9:49 am (4.0 ft) and 10:08 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:38 am and 3:49 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:23 am. The sun rises at 6:29 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:00 am to 3:00 am and from 1:31 pm to 3:31 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 northwest (4 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Vila Nova today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:49 pm
- Major period 1:31–3:31 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 98 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 3:49 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:50 am to 10:50 am, with the 9:49 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: pearly razorfish, sand steenbras, common smooth-hound and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Vila Nova
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 3:49 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 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 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:38 am
Low tide at 3:38 am and 3:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:49 am and 10:08 pm. Coefficient 98 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, water at 84 °F and low tide at 3:49 pm, though with clouds 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 Vila Nova
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- Praia Negra 1.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Praia da Gambôa 1.3 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Prainha 2.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Quebra Canela 2.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Portinho 2.3 mi · SE
- Praia da Cova Figueira 2.3 mi · SW
- Praia São Tomé 3.2 mi · NE
- Praia de São Francisco- Beach Katumbela 4.3 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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Tides in Vila Nova
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:38 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:49 am 4.0 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 3:49 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:08 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 42 min to low tide at 4:23 am.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 9:49 am high tide and 95 for the 10:08 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.9 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, Wed 28 | 6:29 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 3:38 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:49 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 98 | 92% | Major periods 1:00 am · 1:31 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:29 am · 6:06 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 2:03 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:29 am · 6:06 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 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:30 am · 6:06 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 4:11 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 6:05 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 5:09 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 6:05 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 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 6:05 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 6:52 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Tides from the Praia station (TICON-4), 1.3 mi from Vila Nova. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Nova
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Wednesday 28: 3.3 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south (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 (+2.9 °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 10:41 pm (local time).
Surf in Vila Nova today
Surf today
Good- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 9 s from the south, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 3:49 pm)
- Light: First light 6:07 am · sunrise 6:29 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:29 pm
- Tide: low 3:38 am (0.4 ft), high 9:49 am (4.0 ft), low 3:49 pm (0.4 ft) and high 10:08 pm (4.3 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 83.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 97 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 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 Vila Nova today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:49 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:10 am
- 2.6 ft swell at 9 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:38 am (3:20–4:00 am), high tide 9:49 am (9:20–10:10 am), low tide 3:49 pm (3:30–4:10 pm) and high tide 10:08 pm (9:50–10:30 pm)
- 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 83.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 3:00 pm to 4:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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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Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Vila Nova
Now in Vila Nova
- Low / high
- 77 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 83° | 89° | 88° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNW | 7 NNW | 7 NNW | 6 N | 7 NE | 6 NE | 4 N | 3 NNW |
| Gusts | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.9 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 79° 6 NNW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 10 NNW 2.9 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 8 N 2.9 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 8 NNE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 11 NE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 NE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 9 NNE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 9 N 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 89 °F | 8 mph N | 3.3 ft | 9:49 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 88 °F | 11 mph N | 3.0 ft | 10:35 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 89 °F | 10 mph N | 2.8 ft | 11:25 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 87 °F | 9 mph N | 2.4 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 87 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 12:49 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph N | 2.8 ft | 2:03 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 84 °F | 10 mph N | 2.8 ft | 3:24 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 4:38 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 85 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 5:39 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 84 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | 6:30 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 86 °F | 12 mph N | 3.6 ft | 7:15 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 87 °F | 12 mph N | 3.3 ft | 7:55 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 87 °F | 14 mph N | 4.0 ft | 8:33 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 86 °F | 16 mph N | 4.8 ft | 9:08 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 77° / 88° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 77° / 89° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 73° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 69° / 87° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 85° 3.0 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 wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 10:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Vila Nova
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:41 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:18 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,265 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vila Nova
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:00–3:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:31–3:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:16–9:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:45–8:45 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 Vila Nova
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Vila Nova) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.55 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 0.55 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.55 mi 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
Farol de D. Maria Pia 2.2 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 6 s · Fl(2) W 6s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 82 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 69 ft
- Built
- 1881
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Vila NovaTides nearby
- Praia0.2 mi
- Ponta de Água0.2 mi
- Calabaceira0.3 mi
- Achadinha0.3 mi
- Safende0.6 mi
- Achada Eugénio Lima0.7 mi
- Bela Vista1.0 mi
- Coqueiro Castelão1.0 mi
- Várzea1.1 mi
- Terra Branca1.2 mi
Vila Nova at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,504 people. Coordinates: 14.933° N, 23.511° W.
- The nearest tide station, Praia, is 1.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Prainha (2.0 mi), Praia Quebra Canela (2.0 mi).
Questions about Vila NovaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vila Nova?
Today in Vila Nova there are high tides at 9:49 am (4.0 ft) and 10:08 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:38 am and 3:49 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Vila Nova?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vila Nova?
At 6:29 am. First light comes at 5:42 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 1:00–3:00 am, Minor 8:16–9:16 am, Major 1:31–3:31 pm, Minor 7:45–8:45 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vila Nova?
Overcast, from 77 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vila Nova?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 10.3 s from the south-southwest. The water is 83.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vila Nova?
The best time to visit Vila Nova is from February to June: highs of 80 °F to 85 °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).