Espargos tides today
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↑ rising · high 10:08 pm (3.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:10–10:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 81 °F moderate · 11.7 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 81 °F from the NNE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.2–5.0 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 6:06–10:00 am
- Sun 6:28 am–6:03 pm 11 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
Today in Espargos there are high tides at 9:55 am (3.3 ft) and 10:08 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 3:31 am and 3:40 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:08 pm. The sun rises at 6:28 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 11 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in Espargos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:40 pm
- Major period 1:29–3:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (4.3 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, 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 3:40 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 9:55 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 9:10 pm to 10:30 pm, with the 10:08 pm high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, sand steenbras, bonefish and common smooth-hound. What you can catch
Beach day in Espargos
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 3:40 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Moderate offshore wind (18 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Moderate offshore wind (18 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:31 am
Low tide at 3:31 am and 3:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:55 am and 10:08 pm. Coefficient 98 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Espargos
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- Praia da Fontona 2.5 mi · SW
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Tides in Espargos
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:31 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:55 am 3.3 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 3:40 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:08 pm 3.5 ft · coef. 96
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 18 min to high tide at 10:08 pm.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 9:55 am high tide and 96 for the 10:08 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (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 10 to 11 (coefficient 101, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 1.1 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 | 6:28 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:31 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:55 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 98 | 92% | Major periods 12:58 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:28 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:16 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:41 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:29 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 75% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:29 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 5:59 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 1.1 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 65% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 12:48 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:05 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:08 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:11 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 42% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:13 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 Palmeira station (TICON-4), 2.6 mi from Espargos. 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 Espargos
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.3 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 west 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: 5.7 ft with a period of 10 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 (+2.4 °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 8:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Espargos today
Surf today
Very good- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.0 ft swell at 12 s from the north-northwest, clean
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:06 am · sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:25 pm
- Tide: low 3:31 am (0.5 ft), high 9:55 am (3.3 ft), low 3:40 pm (0.5 ft) and high 10:08 pm (3.5 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 81.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 245 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size, a clean swell and light offshore wind. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also works, with a good size, a clean swell 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 Espargos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:55 am): little current from 9:30 am to 10:20 am
- 4.2 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:31 am (3:10–3:50 am), high tide 9:55 am (9:30–10:20 am), low tide 3:40 pm (3:20–4:00 pm) and high tide 10:08 pm (9:50–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.2 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind.
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 9.6 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata 11 mi
- Dive Dunas de Sal 9.8 mi
- Cabo Verde Diving Melia Tortuga e Dunas 9.9 mi
- Santa Maria DIVE Center 10.0 mi
- Relax and Diving Center 11 mi
- Manta Diving Center 11 mi
- ScubaCaribe RIU Funana 11 mi
- Scuba Team Cabo Verde 11 mi
- Manta Diving Center Cape Verde 11 mi
- Eco Dive School Cabo Verde 11 mi
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
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 Espargos
Now in Espargos
- Low / high
- 80 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | 80° | 80° | 80° | 84° | 90° | 88° | 85° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NE | 14 NE | 12 ENE | 12 ENE | 18 E | 14 E | 9 ENE | 11 NNE |
| Gusts | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.7 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 |
- 9:00 pm 81° 11 NNE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 14 NNE 5.0 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 15 NNE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 13 ENE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 16 ENE 5.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 16 NE 5.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 14 NNE 5.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 14 NE 5.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 80 / 90 °F | 18 mph ENE | 4.9 ft | 9:55 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 88 °F | 17 mph NE | 5.7 ft | 10:41 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 87 °F | 19 mph NE | 5.4 ft | 11:31 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 85 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 12:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | 12:48 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 83 °F | 11 mph N | 5.4 ft | 2:02 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 83 °F | 12 mph N | 5.1 ft | 3:22 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 83 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 4:37 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 84 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 5:41 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 84 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.4 ft | 6:34 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 84 °F | 15 mph NE | — | 7:19 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 84 °F | 15 mph NNE | — | 7:59 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 84 °F | 17 mph NNE | — | 8:36 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 83 °F | 22 mph NNE | — | 9:10 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 80° / 88° 5.7 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 79° / 87° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 76° / 85° 4.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 74° / 84° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 74° / 83° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 83° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 74° / 83° 3.9 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, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 85 °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 8:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Espargos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:40 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:06 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 11 h 35 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,303 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Espargos
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
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:18–9:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 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 Espargos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.7 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.75 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.4 mi.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Espargos) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep0.75 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deep1.4 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 0.75 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
Farol de Pedra de Lume 3.7 mi east
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Range
- 1 nautical miles (1.2 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Farol da Ponta Norte (5.8 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near EspargosTides nearby
All places in Sal, A to Z (39) →Espargos at a glance
- Town or city of about 24,500 people. Coordinates: 16.755° N, 22.945° W.
- The nearest tide station, Palmeira, is 2.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Tomé (2.2 mi), Praia da Pambaiã (2.6 mi), Praia de Água Doce (4.1 mi), Prainha do Roucamento (4.5 mi).
Questions about EspargosQuestions
What time is high tide today in Espargos?
Today in Espargos there are high tides at 9:55 am (3.3 ft) and 10:08 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 3:31 am and 3:40 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Espargos?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Espargos?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:41 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 8:18–9:18 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Espargos?
Overcast, from 80 °F to 90 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Espargos?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 11.7 s from the north-northwest. The water is 81.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Espargos?
The best time to visit Espargos is from January to June and in November: highs of 77 °F to 83 °F, about 2 rainy days 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
Tide: Palmeira 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).