Ribeira da Prata tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 4:23 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 83 °F slight · 10.7 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 80 °F from the ENE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.6–4.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 6:08–10:00 am
- Sun 6:30 am–6:08 pm 11 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
Today in Ribeira da Prata 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 6:30 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 11 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:32 pm to 3:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Ribeira da Prata today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:49 pm
- Major period 1:32–3:32 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (7 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: 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: axillary seabream, pearly razorfish, common smooth-hound and sand steenbras. What you can catch
Beach day in Ribeira da Prata
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 3:49 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 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 83 °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 83 °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 Ribeira da Prata
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- Silverbeach 0.3 mi · NE
- Surf 3.1 mi · N
- King fisher 3.3 mi · N
- Mar di Baxu 3.5 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia do Tarrafal 3.6 mi · N
- Parking
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 Ribeira da Prata
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 34 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 | 6:30 am · 6:08 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 1:01 am · 1:32 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:30 am · 6:07 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 2:04 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:30 am · 6:07 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 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:31 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 4:12 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 6:06 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 5:10 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 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 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 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 6:53 am · 7:17 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
Ribeira da Prata has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Praia (TICON-4), 27 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 Ribeira da Prata
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.7 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 west 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: 4.5 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north (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 (+2.3 °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 10:49 pm (local time).
Surf in Ribeira da Prata today
Surf today
Fair- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.1 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest, average
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:30 am · sunset 6:08 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 82.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 80 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm also works, with 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 Ribeira da Prata today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:49 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm
- 2.1 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 3.7 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with 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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- Franciscus 3.3 mi
- Tuna Point 3.5 mi
- Divecenter Santiago & King Bay 3.2 mi
- Divecenter Santiago 3.4 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
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Weather in Ribeira da Prata
Now in Ribeira da Prata
- Low / high
- 78 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- 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 | 79° | 78° | 78° | 82° | 86° | 85° | 83° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 ENE | 8 ENE | 7 E | 6 E | 7 ENE | 7 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 E |
| Gusts | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 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° 6 NE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 11 NE 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 9 ENE 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 11 E 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 20 E 4.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 16 ENE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 9 ENE 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 7 NE 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 86 °F | 9 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 9:49 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 79 / 86 °F | 20 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 10:35 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 84 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 11:25 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 82 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 83 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 12:49 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 81 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 2:03 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 80 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 3:24 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 4:38 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 5:39 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 81 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 6:30 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph NE | — | 7:15 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph NE | — | 7:55 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 82 °F | 16 mph NE | — | 8:33 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 82 °F | 18 mph NE | — | 9:08 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 79° / 86° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 78° / 84° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 74° / 82° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 83° 3.2 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 74° / 81° 3.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 80° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 76° / 81° 3.3 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Friday 30. 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 (+3.5 °F; normal high: 83 °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 10:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Ribeira da Prata
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:42 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 38 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,249 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ribeira da Prata
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:32–3:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:18–9:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Ribeira da Prata
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ribeira da Prata.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,250 ft 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 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 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: 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
Ponta Preta Lighthouse 4.7 mi north
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(3) W 12s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 112 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
- Built
- 1889
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Ribeira da PrataTides nearby
- Chão Bom1.8 mi
- Tarrafal3.4 mi
- Achada Tenda5.8 mi
- Ribeira da Barca6.4 mi
- Palha Carga6.6 mi
- Achada Monte6.8 mi
- Ponta Verde9.9 mi
- Veneza10 mi
- Calheta11 mi
- Rincão12 mi
Ribeira da Prata at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,009 people. Coordinates: 15.229° N, 23.745° W.
- It is 3.4 mi south of Tarrafal, the main place in Tarrafal. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Tarrafal.
- The nearest tide station, Praia, is 27 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Ribeira da PrataQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ribeira da Prata?
Today in Ribeira da Prata 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 Ribeira da Prata?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ribeira da Prata?
At 6:30 am. First light comes at 5:43 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 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 8:18–9:18 am, Major 1:32–3:32 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ribeira da Prata?
Overcast, from 78 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ribeira da Prata?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 10.7 s from the north-northwest. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ribeira da Prata?
The best time to visit Ribeira da Prata is from February to June: highs of 76 °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
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).