São Filipe today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 84 °F slight · 9.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 80 °F from the NE, gusts 7 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.8–2.8 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 6:32 am–6:11 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in São Filipe 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 8:20 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 3.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in São Filipe today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:35–3:35 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.2 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 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 São Filipe, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in São Filipe
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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
We don't show the tide for São Filipe, 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.
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 São Filipe
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- fonte bila 0.4 mi · SW
- Praia Senhora de Encarnação 1.4 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near São Filipe
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Tides in São Filipe
Tides in São Filipe: not available yet
There is no tide station near São Filipe, 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 · 50 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at São Filipe
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.4 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 Wednesday 28: 3.5 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east-northeast (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 9:00 pm (local time).
Surf in São Filipe today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.3 ft swell at 9 s from the south, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- 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 83.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 78 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 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 São Filipe today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.0 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.9 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 2.2 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.8 °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 8:20 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 São Filipe, 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 São Filipe
Now in São Filipe
- Low / high
- 79 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- 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 (+0.04 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 | 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 | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 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 80° 5 NE 3.2 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 5 ENE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 11 ENE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 11 ENE 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 11 E 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 10 ENE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 14 NNE 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 11 NE 3.5 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 | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 79 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 77 °F | 9 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 77 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 77 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 79 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.1 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° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 78° / 82° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 76° / 79° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 75° / 76° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (82 °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 9:00 pm (local time).
The sun in São Filipe
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 5:42 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,198 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in São Filipe
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
- 7:50–8:50 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 São Filipe
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of São Filipe.
If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from São Filipe) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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.
Tides near São FilipeTides nearby
- Old City Center São Filipe0.2 mi
- Santa Filomena0.4 mi
- As Hortas5.0 mi
- Galinheiros7.9 mi
- São Jorge9.2 mi
- Campanas de Baixo10 mi
- Monte Vermelho12 mi
- Atalaia12 mi
- Furna12 mi
- Ribeira Ilhéu13 mi
São Filipe at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,097 people. Coordinates: 14.896° N, 24.496° W.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Nossa Senhroa da Encarnação (1.2 mi), Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros (1.7 mi), Praia Ladrão (3.8 mi).
Questions about São FilipeQuestions
What time is sunset today in São Filipe?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in São Filipe?
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 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in São Filipe?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 81 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in São Filipe?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 9.9 s from the southwest. The water is 84.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit São Filipe?
The best time to visit São Filipe is from January to June: highs of 75 °F to 79 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).