Praya tides today
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:23 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.9 ft · 70 °F rough · 8.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 65 °F from the NW, gusts 30 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 3.3–5.2 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:16 am–5:55 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:26 pm
Today in Praya there are high tides at 2:59 am (2.3 ft) and 3:23 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 9:15 am and 9:34 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:23 pm. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:55 pm to 4:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is rough, with 8.9 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northwest (19 mph). Clear sky, 65 °F.
Fishing in Praya today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:59 am, coefficient 91
- Major period 2:22–4:22 am
- Falling pressure (−0.18 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and 5.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 4:00 am, combines the 2:59 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, bogue, blackspot seabream and red porgy. October is one of the months when these are seen most: dusky grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in Praya
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 70 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 9:15 am: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 9.5 ft
9.5 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 70 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 9:34 pm
Low tide at 9:15 am and 9:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:59 am and 3:23 pm.
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 Praya
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Praya.
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Tides in Praya
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:59 am 2.3 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:15 am -2.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:23 pm 1.9 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:34 pm -1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 23 min to high tide at 3:23 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 2:59 am high tide and 85 for the 3:23 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 13 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-2.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 28, 1.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 4:19 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:30 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 5:26 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 65% | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:19 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:20 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 2:08 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 52 | 42% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:21 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 2:23 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 8:45 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 9:27 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:34 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:23 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 3:33 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 10:23 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 22% | Major periods 7:57 am · 8:19 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Praya has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Praya
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.4 ft
- Significant8.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest18 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 18 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 18 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 northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 11 ft with a period of 9 s, from the northeast (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 68.6 °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 12:00 pm (local time).
Surf in Praya today
Surf today
Fair- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 6.8 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (high tide at 3:23 pm)
- Light: First light 6:49 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:55 pm · last light 6:22 pm
- Tide: high 2:59 am (2.3 ft), low 9:15 am (-2.1 ft), high 3:23 pm (1.9 ft) and low 9:34 pm (-1.9 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 69.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 608 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, 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 Praya today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (9:15 am): little current from 8:50 am to 9:40 am
- 6.8 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 2:59 am (2:40–3:20 am), low tide 9:15 am (8:50–9:40 am), high tide 3:23 pm (3:00–3:50 pm) and low tide 9:34 pm (9:10–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.5 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.53 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:22 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with a big 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Terceirense 0.6 mi
- Reserva Natural Marinha do Ilhéu da Praia 0.9 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Sudeste 2.8 mi
- Reserva Natural Marinha do Ilhéu de Baixo 3.4 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Noroeste 4.6 mi
- Divingraciosa 3.3 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.
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 Praya
Now in Praya
- Low / high
- 61 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 69%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.41 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 7 W | 12 W | 16 W | 19 NW | 18 NNW | 18 NNW | 15 NNW |
| Gusts | 12 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
| Waves | 5.7 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.4 ft | 7.5 ft | 8.9 ft | 9.4 ft | 9.2 ft | 9.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 65° 19 NW 8.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 18 NNW 9.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 18 NNW 9.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 15 NNW 9.0 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 13 N 8.9 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 12 N 8.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 13 NNE 8.7 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 13 NNE 8.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 67 °F | 20 mph NW | 9.5 ft | 2:59 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 62 °F | 15 mph NNE | 8.9 ft | 3:51 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 65 °F | 25 mph NNE | 10 ft | 4:51 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 69 °F | 26 mph ENE | 11 ft | 6:04 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 69 °F | 13 mph ESE | 6.7 ft | 7:27 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 67 °F | 21 mph NNE | 7.6 ft | 8:45 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 66 °F | 15 mph ENE | 7.2 ft | 9:48 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 67 °F | 17 mph SSW | 4.9 ft | 10:39 am · 11:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 68 °F | 26 mph S | 6.6 ft | 11:22 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 68 °F | 11 mph S | 6.1 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 68 °F | 25 mph SSE | 9.4 ft | 12:25 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 69 °F | 23 mph SE | 9.3 ft | 12:59 am · 1:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 67 °F | 20 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | 1:33 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 64 / 66 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 2:06 am · 2:19 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 60° / 62° 8.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 62° / 65° 10 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 69° 11 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 69° 6.7 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 64° / 67° 7.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 64° / 66° 7.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 64° / 67° 4.9 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 71 °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 12:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Praya
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:17 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:36 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,673 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praya
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:55–4:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:53–11:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:56–8:56 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 1:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Praya
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Calypso Azores - Yacht Charter 0.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 390 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.2 mi.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Praya) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep240 ft
- 33 ft deep390 ft
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deep1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 29 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 390 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Carapacho Lighthouse 2.7 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 620 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1956
Other lighthouses nearby: Forte do Corpo Santo Light (3.3 mi northwest), Ponta da Barca Lighthouse (5.1 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PrayaTides nearby
All places in Azores, A to Z (423) → Graciosa tides →Praya at a glance
- Town or city of about 836 people. Coordinates: 39.052° N, 27.971° W.
- It is 49 mi northwest of Angra do Heroísmo, the main place in Azores. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 2 min later than in Angra do Heroísmo.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: La Graciosa Ferry Port (0.1 mi).
Questions about PrayaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Praya?
Today in Praya there are high tides at 2:59 am (2.3 ft) and 3:23 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 9:15 am and 9:34 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Praya?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praya?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:18 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:22–4:22 am, Minor 10:53–11:53 am, Major 2:55–4:55 pm, Minor 7:56–8:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praya?
Drizzle, from 61 °F to 67 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northwest (19 mph) and a 69% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praya?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.9 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 69.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praya?
The best time to visit Praya is from June to August: highs of 73 °F to 80 °F, about 4 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).