As Hortas today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.4 ft · 84 °F slight · 11.0 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 80 °F from the NE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.6–4.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 6:32 am–6:11 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–1:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in As Hortas the sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:35 pm to 3:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (3 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in As Hortas today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:35–3:35 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 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 and some swell. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise 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 As Hortas, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in As Hortas
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 9 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
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for As Hortas, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with clouds and some waves. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, 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 As Hortas
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- Ponta da Salina 4.7 mi · NE
- fonte bila 5.3 mi · S
- Praia Senhora de Encarnação 6.1 mi · S
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 As Hortas
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Tides in As Hortas
Tides in As Hortas: not available yet
There is no tide station near As Hortas, 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 · 48 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at As Hortas
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.8 ft with a period of 10 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 (+2.4 °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 10:03 pm (local time).
Surf in As Hortas today
Surf today
Good- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 12 s from the northwest, clean
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Light: First light 6:11 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show 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, 5:00 pm to 6:33 pm, has a good size and a clean swell. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm also works, with a good size and a clean swell.
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 As Hortas today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 9 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 1.0 mph current toward the northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 6 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 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for As Hortas, 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
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in As Hortas
Now in As Hortas
- Low / high
- 79 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- 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 (+0.02 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 | 81° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 4 E | 5 E | 2 WSW | 4 NNW | 7 NNE | 5 NE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 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 |
- 12:00 am 80° 5 ENE 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 11 ENE 3.5 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 11 ENE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 11 E 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 10 ENE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 14 NNE 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 11 NE 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 11 NE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 81 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 79 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 77 °F | 9 mph N | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 77 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 77 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 79 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 79 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 80 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 83 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 84 °F | 20 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 80 °F | 22 mph ENE | 4.9 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 80° / 84° 3.8 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 78° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 76° / 79° 2.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 75° / 76° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. 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 (+5.4 °F; normal high: 75 °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 10:03 pm (local time).
The sun in As Hortas
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,199 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in As Hortas
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:35–3:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:20–9:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:49–8:49 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 As Hortas
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of As Hortas.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from As Hortas) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi 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 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.25 mi 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near As HortasTides nearby
- Galinheiros3.1 mi
- São Jorge4.5 mi
- Santa Filomena4.9 mi
- São Filipe5.0 mi
- Old City Center São Filipe5.1 mi
- Campanas de Baixo5.6 mi
- Atalaia7.5 mi
- Ribeira Ilhéu8.1 mi
- Fajãzinha9.9 mi
- Igreja11 mi
As Hortas at a glance
- Town or city of about 398 people. Coordinates: 14.966° N, 24.475° W.
- It is 5.0 mi north of São Filipe, the main place in São Filipe. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in São Filipe.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia Ladrão (1.7 mi), Praia do Topo (2.4 mi), Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros (3.7 mi), Ponta da Salina (4.7 mi).
Questions about As HortasQuestions
What time is sunset today in As Hortas?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in As Hortas?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 8:20–9:20 am, Major 1:35–3:35 pm, Minor 7:49–8:49 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in As Hortas?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 81 °F, with a light air from the northeast (3 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in As Hortas?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.4 ft waves with a period of 11.0 s from the north-northwest. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit As Hortas?
The best time to visit As Hortas is from March to June: highs of 72 °F to 74 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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).