Ponta d'Ouro today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 77 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 64 °F from the WSW, gusts 8 · overcast
- Surf today 3.0–4.6 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:01 am–6:04 pm 13 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 10:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:02 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–9:30 am good day · 7/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ponta d'Ouro the sun rises at 5:01 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 13 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:08 am to 3:08 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in Ponta d'Ouro today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:40–3:40 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.5 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 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bull shark, giant trevally, mangrove red snapper and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ponta d'Ouro, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Ponta d'Ouro
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Swim with care: 4.5 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft
4.5 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ponta d'Ouro, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 77 °F, though with 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 Ponta d'Ouro
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ponta d'Ouro.
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Tides in Ponta d'Ouro
Tides in Ponta d'Ouro: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ponta d'Ouro, 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 Mabibi · 38 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ponta d'Ouro
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 4.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 78.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 3:24 am (local time).
Surf in Ponta d'Ouro today
Surf today
Fair- 3.0–4.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.2 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 4:36 am · sunrise 5:01 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:28 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 77.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 121 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period 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 Ponta d'Ouro today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.5 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.6 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 10:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ponta d'Ouro, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Back to Basic 0.3 mi
- The Whaler 0.3 mi
- Shark Diving Mozambique 0.4 mi
- Gozo Azul Diving 0.5 mi
- Back to Basics Adventures Scuba Diving 0.6 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 Ponta d'Ouro
Now in Ponta d'Ouro
- Low / high
- 64 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 64° | 67° | 74° | 77° | 74° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSW | 5 WSW | 5 SW | 7 SSE | 9 SE | 9 ESE | 7 ESE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 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 |
- 3:00 am 64° 5 WSW 4.8 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 5 SW 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 7 SSE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 9 SE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 9 ESE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 7 ESE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 4 ESE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 1 SSE 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 77 °F | 10 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 78 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 81 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 84 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 90 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 84 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 84 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 85 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 81 °F | 13 mph S | 6.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 83 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 88 °F | 13 mph NNE | 5.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 91 °F | 13 mph NNE | 6.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 77 °F | 15 mph S | 9.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 78° 4.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 81° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 67° / 84° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 85° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 69° / 90° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 73° / 84° 3.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 73° / 84° 3.6 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, cooler than normal for late October (−4.4 °F; normal high: 81 °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 3:24 am (local time).
The sun in Ponta d'Ouro
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:08 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 4:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (77° high)
- Daylight 13 h 4 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,759 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ponta d'Ouro
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:08–3:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:49–7:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:32–10:32 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Ponta d'Ouro
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Ponta d'Ouro) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponta do Ouro 0.6 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 374 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 16 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Ponta d'OuroTides nearby
All places in Maputo, A to Z (23) →Ponta d'Ouro at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,738 people. Coordinates: 26.848° S, 32.888° E.
- It is 67 mi southeast of Matola, the main place in Maputo. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Matola.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Ponta d'OuroQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ponta d'Ouro?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ponta d'Ouro?
At 5:00 am. First light comes at 4:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:08–3:08 am, Minor 6:49–7:49 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 9:32–10:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ponta d'Ouro?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 77 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ponta d'Ouro?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the southeast. The water is 77.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ponta d'Ouro?
The best time to visit Ponta d'Ouro is from May to September: highs of 76 °F to 80 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 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).