Valbom today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.3 ft · 60 °F moderate · 11.4 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 53 °F from the E, gusts 2 · fog
- Surf tomorrow 3.9–6.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:00 am–5:35 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:56 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm average day · 5/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Valbom the sun rises at 7:00 am and sets at 5:35 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the east (1 mph). Fog, 53 °F.
Fishing in Valbom today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:29–3:29 pm
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and 7.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: European squid, Atlantic horse mackerel, European hake and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Valbom, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Valbom
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Fog
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Dangerous for swimming: 9.4 ft waves every 12 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 9.4 ft
9.4 ft waves every 12 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Valbom, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Valbom
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- Praia de Gramido 0.3 mi · S
- Praia Fluvial do Areinho de Avintes 0.6 mi · SE
- Praia Fluvial de Ribeira de Abade 0.7 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia Fluvial do Areinho 1.4 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
- Praia de Zebreiros 3.7 mi · SE
- Praia Fluvial de Arnelas 3.8 mi · SE
- Praia das Pastoras 6.0 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Praia do Carneiro 6.1 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
Webcams near Valbom
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Tides in Valbom
Tides in Valbom: not available yet
There is no tide station near Valbom, 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 Canidelo · 4.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Valbom
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.7 ft
- Significant7.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 9.6 ft with a period of 12 s, from the west-northwest (rough).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Valbom today
Surf today
Good- 5.4–8.3 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (8.3 ft): for experienced surfers
- 7.6 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest, average
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 6:32 am · sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:35 pm · last light 6:03 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 59.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 1,077 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with big surf. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with big surf. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with big surf.
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 Valbom today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 8.8 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
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: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.6 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:03 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Valbom, 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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- Oporto Fish seen: pollack, European Eel, goldsinny wrasse, Sand Goby 5.8 mi
- Varna 5.9 mi
- Silver Valley (part Of) 6.3 mi
- Maura 6.3 mi
- Amethyst 6.9 mi
- Farmsum 7.2 mi
- Jakob Maersk (bow Section) 7.3 mi
- Jakob Maersk (part Of) 7.7 mi
- Charneca 8.1 mi
- WeDive Lagos 3.5 mi
- Hidrospot - Escola e Centro de Mergulho 4.5 mi
- SUBMANIA - Escola de Mergulho 6.3 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Valbom
Now in Valbom
- Low / high
- 53 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 7.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
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: −0.10 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 | Partly cloudy | Fog | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 57° | 59° | 67° | 65° | 59° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 S | 2 SE | 1 SE | 3 WSW | 4 SW | 4 SW | 3 WSW | 2 E |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Waves | 8.3 ft | 9.0 ft | 9.6 ft | 9.3 ft | 8.5 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 52° 1 SE 7.2 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 1 E 6.4 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 1 E 5.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 1 SSE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 1 WSW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 3 SW 4.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 3 NNW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 2 ESE 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 67 °F | 8 mph SW | 9.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 70 °F | 4 mph SE | 7.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 70 °F | 5 mph N | 5.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 74 °F | 5 mph E | 5.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 74 °F | 4 mph E | 5.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 71 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 64 °F | 14 mph E | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 60 °F | 15 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 65 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 66 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 66 °F | 12 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 70 °F | 10 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 65 °F | 10 mph S | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 65 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.8 ft |
- Thu 29 Fog 47° / 70° 7.2 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 52° / 70° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 51° / 74° 5.3 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 52° / 74° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 49° / 71° 3.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 64° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 51° / 60° 3.5 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (67 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Valbom
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:03 pm
- Solar noon 12:18 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,280 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Valbom
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:58–2:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:28–10:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:26–7:26 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 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 Valbom
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cais de Gramido 0.3 mi
- Cais do Esteiro 0.5 mi
- Cais Areinho Avintes 0.9 mi
- Cais Fluvial de Quebrantões 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Marina do Freixo 1.3 mi
- Douro Marina 4.7 mi
- Cormoura Fishing Shop 1.3 mi
- Garraio Equipamentos 1.3 mi
- Posto de combustivel Douro Marina 4.6 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Valbom) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,150 ft. 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 1,150 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1,150 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
São Miguel-o-Anjo Lighthouse 5.6 mi west
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1527
Other lighthouses nearby: Douro South Mole Light (6.0 mi west), Felgueiras Lighthouse (6.1 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ValbomTides nearby
- Avintes1.6 mi
- Noeda1.8 mi
- Neiral1.8 mi
- Bonjoia1.8 mi
- Santo Ovídio2.4 mi
- Vila Nova de Gaia2.6 mi
- Porto2.9 mi
- Foz do Sousa3.9 mi
- Massarelos3.9 mi
- Canidelo4.4 mi
Valbom at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,443 people. Coordinates: 41.129° N, 8.562° W.
- It is 2.9 mi southeast of Porto, the main place in Porto. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Porto.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina do Freixo (1.3 mi), Praia Fluvial do Areinho (1.4 mi), Praia Fluvial de Zebreiros (4.2 mi), Marina da Afurada (4.7 mi).
Questions about ValbomQuestions
What time is sunset today in Valbom?
At 5:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Valbom?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:01 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 12:58–2:58 am, Minor 9:28–10:28 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 6:26–7:26 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Valbom?
Fog, from 53 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the east (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Valbom?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.3 ft waves with a period of 11.4 s from the west-northwest. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Valbom?
The best time to visit Valbom is from June to August: highs of 74 °F to 78 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 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).