Brava beach today
- Beach day 10:00 am–12:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 4:32 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 61 °F slight · 7.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the NE, gusts 8 · clear
- Surf today 1.7–2.6 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 5:40 am–7:07 pm 13 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 11:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:34 pm
Today in Brava beach there are high tides at 9:23 am (0.8 ft) and 10:00 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 4:32 am and 5:29 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:32 am. The sun rises at 5:40 am and sets at 7:07 pm: 13 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:15 am to 4:15 am and from 2:47 pm to 4:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Clear, 49 °F.
Beach day in Brava beach
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
Brava beach has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine and little wind.
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
About Brava beachThe beach
In Punta del Este, 1.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Punta del Este →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Brava beach
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- Mansa Beach 2.5 mi · W
- Parking
- El Emir 2.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- De la Boca 2.9 mi · NE
- Parking
- La Posta Del Cangrejo 3.1 mi · NE
- Playa de los Ingleses 3.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Montoya 3.9 mi · NE
- Parking
- Playa Puerto Jardín 3.9 mi · W
- Playa Honda 4.1 mi · W
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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Webcams near Brava beach
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Fishing in Brava beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:47–4:47 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: whitemouth croaker, gray triggerfish and red porgy. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Brava beach, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Tides in Brava beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:32 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:23 am 0.8 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:29 pm -0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:00 pm 0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 14 min to low tide at 4:32 am.
In Brava beach the astronomical tide is very small: about 1.5 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 18 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (-0.8 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:40 am · 7:07 pm | Low tide 4:32 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:23 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:00 pm · 0.4 ft | 84% | Major periods 2:15 am · 2:47 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:39 am · 7:08 pm | Low tide 5:22 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:14 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 0.4 ft | 75% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:38 am · 7:09 pm | Low tide 6:14 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 11:34 pm · 0.4 ft | 64% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:37 am · 7:10 pm | Low tide 7:10 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 12:05 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · -0.4 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:36 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:13 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · -0.3 ft | 42% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:35 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · -0.2 ft | 31% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:34 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:09 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · -0.1 ft | 22% | Major periods 7:48 am · 8:10 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
Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 1.8 mi from Brava beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data 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 Brava beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Friday 30: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (slight).
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 58.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 4:19 am (local time).
Surf in Brava beach today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:14 am · sunrise 5:40 am · sunset 7:07 pm · last light 7:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 60.4 °F–61.9 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 32 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:14 am to 6:00 am can also work, with glassy water, 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 Brava beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.6 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4–61.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:33 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 11:34 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:40 am to 8:20 am, with light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with light wind, though with current.
In Brava beach the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Santa Maria de Lujan 2.4 mi
- Ersi II 3.1 mi
- Pegote IV 3.9 mi
- Labrador 4.0 mi
- Josefina S 4.2 mi
- Ciudad de Santander 5.6 mi
- Yorkmoor 5.7 mi
- Snowgoose 6.0 mi
- Uruguay 6.3 mi
- Elpi 6.3 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Parque Nacional Isla e Islote de Lobos y su entorno sumergido 5.8 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 Brava beach
Now in Brava beach
- Low / high
- 49 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: −0.12 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
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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 49° | 62° | 70° | 65° | 63° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 4 NE | 5 ENE | 4 NE | 2 NE | 9 E | 10 E | 10 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 49° 5 ENE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 4 NE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 2 NE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 9 E 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 10 E 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 10 ENE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 8 NE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 8 NE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 70 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 69 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 70 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 72 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 69 °F | 10 mph E | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 70 °F | 11 mph E | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 72 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 68 °F | 6 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 70 °F | 10 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 77 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 54° / 69° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 54° / 70° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 53° / 75° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 56° / 72° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 69° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 70° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 72° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (70 °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 4:19 am (local time).
The sun in Brava beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:42 am
- Full dark 8:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:14 am
- Civil dusk 7:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (69° high)
- Daylight 13 h 26 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:32 pm
- Full dark 8:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,867 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Brava beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:15–4:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:47–4:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:30–8:30 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:04 pm–12:04 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.
Where to fish in Brava beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle La Pastora 2.3 mi
- Muelle de Mailhos 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Puerto Punta del Este 2.9 mi
- Pro Fishing Maldonado 1.6 mi
- Pescadería San Francisco 4.9 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 600 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep240 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 21 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 600 ft and 66 ft at 0.95 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
Faro de Punta del Este 3.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 144 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 82 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Faro Isla de Lobos (5.9 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Brava beachTides nearby
- Punta del Este1.8 mi
- La Barra3.5 mi
- Maldonado3.9 mi
- Piriápolis22 mi
- Bella Vista27 mi
- Solís29 mi
- Santa Ana34 mi
Brava beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 34.941° S, 54.904° W.
- It is 3.9 mi southeast of Maldonado, the main place in Maldonado. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Maldonado.
- In Punta del Este, 1.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: San Rafael Beach (0.3 mi), Brava Beach (2.1 mi), Mansa Beach (2.5 mi), Las Delicias Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about Brava beachQuestions
Where is Brava beach?
In Punta del Este, 1.8 mi from the center, Maldonado (Uruguay). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Brava beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Brava beach?
At 7:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Brava beach?
At 5:39 am. First light comes at 4:41 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 2:15–4:15 am, Minor 7:30–8:30 am, Major 2:47–4:47 pm, Minor 11:04 pm–12:04 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Brava beach?
Drizzle, from 49 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Brava beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 7.9 s from the southeast. The water is 60.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Brava beach?
The best time to visit Brava beach is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 79 °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
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).