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Bella Vista today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT-3) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT-3 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Bella Vista the sun rises at 5:42 am and sets at 7:08 pm: 13 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:17 am to 4:17 am and from 2:49 pm to 4:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Clear, 51 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Bella Vista today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 6:30–7:30 pm Also 3:30–4:50 pm and 11:10 pm–12:00 am
  • Sunset at 7:08 pm, golden hour from 6:34 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, combines sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with moonrise, falling pressure and some swell.

We don't show the tide for Bella Vista, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days

Beach

Beach day in Bella Vista

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

1
Not a beach day · 1 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Mostly sunny
  • Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
  • Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
  • Rain (0.52 in)
  • Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
  • UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft

    1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 62 °F

    Cold: ease in slowly.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50

    Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 9 mph

    Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista

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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

Tides in Bella Vista

Tides in Bella Vista: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Bella Vista, 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 Villa Argentina · 24 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Bella Vista

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.3 ft · 7.2 s from the south-southeast (160°)
Swell 1.3 ft · 6.5 s from the south-southeast
Current 0.4 mph toward the SSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.7 ft
  • Significant1.3 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph NE · gusts 9
Offshore (15 mi SSE)Offshore 11 mph NE · gusts 16

Offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now61.7 °F
Today 61.7–62.4 °F air: 48 / 66 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 59.0 °F measured 0.6 mi away

The satellite measured 2.7 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.

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 64.0 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 1:41 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Bella Vista today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 1:00–5:00 pm 1.1–1.7 ft Also 5:16–9:00 am
  • 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.2 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.1–1.7 ft average – sets
Swell 1.2 ft 7 s · SSE · 12 kJ
Wind 4 mph E · calm
Water and wetsuit 61.7 °F 4/3 fullsuit
  • Light: First light 5:16 am · sunrise 5:42 am · sunset 7:08 pm · last light 7:35 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 61.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
  • Energy: 12 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:16 am to 9:00 am can also work, with glassy water, though with small waves and 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Bella Vista today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  • 1.2 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (4 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.2 ft 6 s · from the SSE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 61.7 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the NW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:35 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 11:35 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Bella Vista, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Bella Vista

14-day weather

Now in Bella Vista

Now 51 °F Clear · feels like 49 °F · 48 / 66 °F
Low / high
48 / 66 °F
Rain
0.54 in · 97%
Clouds
0%
Humidity
96%
Dew pointDew point
49 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 20
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.14 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyLight drizzleRainDrizzleMainly clear
Temperature 52°50°49°64°66°64°63°58°
Wind (mph) 5 NE4 NNE3 NE1 NE5 S6 ENE9 E9 ENE
Gusts 1086815191918
Waves 1.4 ft1.3 ft1.2 ft1.2 ft1.2 ft1.6 ft1.8 ft1.9 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.02 in0.14 in0.02 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 50° 4 NNE 1.3 ft
  • 6:00 am 49° 3 NE 1.2 ft
  • 9:00 am 64° 1 NE 1.2 ft
  • 12:00 pm 66° 5 S 1.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 64° 6 ENE 1.6 ft
  • 6:00 pm 63° 9 E 1.8 ft
  • 9:00 pm 58° 9 ENE 1.9 ft
  • 12:00 am 55° 9 ENE 1.7 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Rain 48 / 66 °F 9 mph ENE 1.9 ft
Fri 30 Rain 54 / 71 °F 11 mph NE 2.0 ft
Sat 31 Light rain 53 / 71 °F 11 mph ENE 1.8 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 53 / 76 °F 11 mph NE 1.6 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 56 / 71 °F 11 mph NW 1.4 ft
Tue 3 Overcast 55 / 71 °F 9 mph E 1.8 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 56 / 72 °F 13 mph E 2.5 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 55 / 70 °F 10 mph ENE 1.9 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 57 / 68 °F 11 mph SSE 3.7 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 53 / 62 °F 10 mph S 3.4 ft
Sun 8 Partly cloudy 52 / 69 °F 7 mph SW 3.0 ft
Mon 9 Clear sky 52 / 70 °F 11 mph W 2.5 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 50 / 77 °F 9 mph NE 2.8 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 59 / 83 °F 12 mph N 2.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Rain 54° / 71° 2.0 ft
  • Sat 31 Light rain 53° / 71° 1.8 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 53° / 76° 1.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 1.4 ft
  • Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 71° 1.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 56° / 72° 2.5 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 70° 1.9 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.3 °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 1:41 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Bella Vista

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:42 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 7:08 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 4:44 am
  • Full dark 8:07 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:16 am
  • Civil dusk 7:35 pm
  • Solar noon 12:25 pm (69° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 26 min (+2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:34 pm
  • Full dark 8:07 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:42–6:17 am
Evening golden hour6:34–7:08 pm
Bella Vista

Today the sun is 92,331,837 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Bella Vista

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 84% 84% illuminated · 19.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am
Rises 11:35 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 9:09 am tomorrow · in the NW (304°) · set at 8:02 am
Transit 3:17 am overhead
Visible 9 h 33 min from 11:35 pm to 9:09 am

Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:17–4:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:49–4:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:32–8:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 11:05 pm–12:05 am 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 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in Bella Vista

All places in Maldonado →

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

Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.

Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 11 ft deep.

From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Bella Vista) out to sea, heading south.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.95 mi
  • 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.

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.

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Bella Vista at a glance

  • Town or city. Coordinates: 34.802° S, 55.357° W.
  • It is 24 mi west of Maldonado, the main place in Maldonado. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Maldonado.
  • Its coast faces south.

Questions about Bella VistaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Bella Vista?

At 7:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:35 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bella Vista?

At 5:41 am. First light comes at 4:43 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 2:17–4:17 am, Minor 7:32–8:32 am, Major 2:49–4:49 pm, Minor 11:05 pm–12:05 am. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Bella Vista?

Rain, from 48 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 97% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Bella Vista?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 7.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 61.7 °F.

When is the best time to visit Bella Vista?

The best time to visit Bella Vista is from November to March: highs of 74 °F to 81 °F, about 8 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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