Topo tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:00 am (5.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 70 °F moderate · 6.8 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 69 °F from the NW, gusts 21 · heavy drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 1.5–2.3 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:13 am–5:56 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:26 pm
Today in Topo there are high tides at 2:15 am (5.2 ft) and 2:34 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 8:27 am and 8:45 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:00 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:18 am to 3:18 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (13 mph). Heavy drizzle, 69 °F.
Fishing in Topo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:15 am, coefficient 99
- Major period 1:18–3:18 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (23 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 2:30 am, combines the 2:15 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:34 pm high tide and a major period, though with strong wind.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, blackspot seabream, thornback ray and red porgy. What you can catch
Beach day in Topo
Is it a beach day?
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 8:27 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.28 in)
- Strong cross-shore wind (29 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.9 ft
6.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 29 mph
Strong cross-shore wind (29 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 8:27 am
Low tide at 8:27 am and 8:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:15 am and 2:34 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Topo
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Topo.
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Tides in Topo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:15 am 5.2 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 8:27 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:34 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 8:45 pm 0.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 24 min to high tide at 3:00 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 2:15 am high tide and 96 for the 2:34 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 September 11 (5.3 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.3 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 27 (coefficient 102, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 26, 1.4 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 | 7:13 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:27 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 8:45 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 99 | 92% | Major periods 1:18 am · 1:49 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:14 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:15 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:17 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 65% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:18 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 3.8 ft | — | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:19 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:05 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 51 | 42% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 2:32 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 3:25 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 7:10 am · 7:33 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
Topo has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Angra do Heroísmo (TICON-4), 29 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 Topo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 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 east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 8.7 ft with a period of 8 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 68.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 10:37 pm (local time).
Surf in Topo today
Surf today
Poor- 2.5–3.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 5.8 ft wind swell at 5 s: messy waves
- Strong offshore wind (27 mph)
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:45 pm)
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:56 pm · last light 6:23 pm
- Tide: high 2:15 am (5.2 ft), low 8:27 am (0.8 ft), high 2:34 pm (4.9 ft) and low 8:45 pm (0.9 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 69.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 197 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Topo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (8:27 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:50 am
- 5.6 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Strong cross-shore wind (26 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northeast, 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 2:15 am (2:00–2:30 am), low tide 8:27 am (8:10–8:50 am), high tide 2:34 pm (2:10–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:45 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.2 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:50 am, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with waves and strong wind. Also worth a look from 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and strong 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
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- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Nordeste 1.0 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa das Fajãs 11 mi
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Weather in Topo
Now in Topo
- Low / high
- 69 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.87 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.53 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light rain | Rain | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 69° | 70° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 22 S | 24 S | 26 S | 26 S | 29 S | 28 SSW | 22 WSW | 14 WNW |
| Gusts | 32 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 28 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.06 in | 0.15 in | 0.05 in |
- 12:00 am 69° 13 NW 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 14 WNW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 11 W 4.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 13 WNW 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 24 NW 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 28 NNW 5.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 25 N 5.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 23 N 4.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 71 °F | 29 mph SSW | 6.9 ft | 2:15 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 69 °F | 28 mph NNW | 5.6 ft | 3:00 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 64 °F | 22 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | 3:51 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 65 °F | 30 mph NNE | 8.4 ft | 4:51 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 68 °F | 32 mph NNE | 8.7 ft | 6:04 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 69 °F | 13 mph E | 5.4 ft | 7:27 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 8:46 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 67 °F | 8 mph SW | 3.4 ft | 9:50 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 64 °F | 21 mph NNW | 5.3 ft | 10:41 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 64 °F | 32 mph NW | 9.1 ft | 11:24 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 65 °F | 27 mph WNW | 9.3 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 65 °F | 27 mph N | 8.3 ft | 12:26 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 66 °F | 27 mph N | 8.2 ft | 1:00 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 68 °F | 21 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 1:33 am · 1:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 5.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 62° / 64° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 62° / 65° 8.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 68° 8.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 69° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 69° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 64° / 67° 3.4 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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, normal highs for late October (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 10:37 pm (local time).
The sun in Topo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,357,976 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Topo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,444 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:18–3:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:39–10:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:56–7:56 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 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 Topo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Topo) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep0.8 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 0.45 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
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
Topo Lighthouse 0.6 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 200 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 52 ft
- Built
- 1927
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TopoTides nearby
- Calheta14 mi
- Manadas19 mi
- Urzelina21 mi
- Toledo23 mi
- Santa Bárbara25 mi
- Velas26 mi
- São Bartolomeu27 mi
- São Mateus28 mi
- Lajes do Pico28 mi
- São Roque do Pico29 mi
Topo at a glance
- Town or city of about 440 people. Coordinates: 38.547° N, 27.766° W.
- It is 30 mi west of Angra do Heroísmo, the main place in Azores. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min later than in Angra do Heroísmo.
- The nearest tide station, Angra do Heroísmo, is 29 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about TopoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Topo?
Today in Topo there are high tides at 2:15 am (5.2 ft) and 2:34 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 8:27 am and 8:45 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Topo?
At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Topo?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 1:18–3:18 am, Minor 9:39–10:39 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 6:56–7:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Topo?
Rain, from 69 °F to 71 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (13 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Topo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the south-southwest. The water is 69.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Topo?
The best time to visit Topo is from July to August: highs of 77 °F to 80 °F, about 3 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: Angra do Heroísmo 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).