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Porlamar today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT-4) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT-4 C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Porlamar the sun rises at 6:06 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 11 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:48 am to 2:48 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (10 mph). Mainly clear, 81 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Porlamar today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 1:20–3:20 pm Also 12:50–2:50 am and 5:40–6:30 am
  • Major period 1:20–3:20 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.

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

Beach

Beach day in Porlamar

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

7 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 2:00–5:00 pm Also 7:00–11:00 am
  • Mostly sunny
  • Onshore breeze (11 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
  • UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 83 °F (very warm)
  • Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft

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

  • Water 83 °F

    Very warm: barely refreshing.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50

    Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 11 mph

    Onshore breeze (11 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Porlamar, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with intense heat and rain. 7:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with intense heat, rain and very high UV.

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 Porlamar

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Tides

Tides in Porlamar

Tides in Porlamar: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Porlamar, 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 Genovés · 2.6 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Porlamar

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 2.8 ft · 4.2 s from the east-northeast (75°)
Swell 0.6 ft · 6.7 s from the east-northeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the WSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.4 ft
  • Significant2.8 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.8 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.8 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 10 mph E · gusts 21
Offshore (8.6 mi ENE)Offshore 17 mph E · gusts 27

Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now82.8 °F
Today 82.4–82.9 °F air: 81 / 93 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 83.1 °F measured 1.2 mi away

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 warmer 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 8:05 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Porlamar today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 6:00–10:00 am 1.1–1.7 ft
  • 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • 1.2 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
  • Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
Surf at the shore 1.1–1.7 ft average – sets
Swell 1.2 ft 5 s · ENE · 7 kJ
Wind 8 mph E · onshore
Water and wetsuit 82.4 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 5:45 am · sunrise 6:06 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:14 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 82.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 7 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Porlamar today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (10 mph)
  • 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.0 ft 5 s · from the ENE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 82.4 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.0 mph toward the E
  • 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 82.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:13 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Porlamar, 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

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Weather

Weather in Porlamar

14-day weather

Now in Porlamar

Now 81 °F Mainly clear · feels like 88 °F · 81 / 93 °F
Low / high
81 / 93 °F
Rain
0.21 in · 56%
Clouds
47%
Humidity
85%
Dew pointDew point
76 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 20
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 (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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

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 Mainly clearOvercastOvercastLight drizzleLight showersLight drizzleMainly clearMainly clear
Temperature 83°82°83°89°93°89°84°81°
Wind (mph) 8 E8 E8 E9 E11 E11 E11 E9 E
Gusts 1614152025242220
Waves 2.2 ft1.9 ft1.8 ft1.7 ft1.8 ft2.2 ft2.5 ft2.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.06 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 81° 9 E 2.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 81° 7 E 2.4 ft
  • 3:00 am 80° 6 E 2.3 ft
  • 6:00 am 80° 7 E 2.1 ft
  • 9:00 am 85° 10 ESE 2.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 89° 10 ESE 2.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 88° 9 E 2.4 ft
  • 6:00 pm 84° 9 ENE 2.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Light showers 81 / 93 °F 11 mph E 2.8 ft
Thu 29 Light drizzle 79 / 90 °F 11 mph E 2.5 ft
Fri 30 Drizzle 78 / 92 °F 11 mph E 2.4 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 80 / 92 °F 10 mph E 2.3 ft
Sun 1 Drizzle 80 / 92 °F 9 mph E 2.2 ft
Mon 2 Light showers 80 / 92 °F 10 mph E 2.3 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 80 / 92 °F 8 mph ESE 2.0 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 80 / 91 °F 7 mph E 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 79 / 91 °F 6 mph E 1.5 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 79 / 93 °F 7 mph E 3.0 ft
Sat 7 Mainly clear 80 / 92 °F 9 mph E 3.3 ft
Sun 8 Mainly clear 80 / 90 °F 11 mph ENE 3.5 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 80 / 92 °F 9 mph E 3.1 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 80 / 92 °F 10 mph E 2.9 ft
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 79° / 90° 2.5 ft
  • Fri 30 Drizzle 78° / 92° 2.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 80° / 92° 2.3 ft
  • Sun 1 Drizzle 80° / 92° 2.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 80° / 92° 2.3 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 80° / 92° 2.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 80° / 91° 1.8 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.

  • The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, drier and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °F; normal high: 90 °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 8:05 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Porlamar

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:06 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 5:52 pm in the WSW (257°)WSW
  • First light 5:20 am
  • Full dark 6:39 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:45 am
  • Civil dusk 6:14 pm
  • Solar noon 11:59 am (66° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 46 min (−1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
  • Full dark 6:39 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:06–6:35 am
Evening golden hour5:23–5:52 pm
Porlamar

Today the sun is 92,355,527 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Porlamar

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am
Rises 8:13 pm in the ENE (62°)ENE
Sets 9:32 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 8:26 am
Transit 1:48 am overhead
Visible 13 h 19 min from 8:13 pm to 9:32 am

Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:48–2:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:56–8:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:43–8:43 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 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.

Place

Where to fish in Porlamar

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.

From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Porlamar) out to sea, heading southeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.85 mi
  • 33 ft deep1.9 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 0.85 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.

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

Photo of Faro de la Puntilla
Photo: José Alfaro · CC BY-SA 4.0

Faro de la Puntilla 1.6 mi east

Light
A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
Range
11 nautical miles (13 mi)
Light height
66 ft above sea level
Tower height
49 ft
Built
1896

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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Porlamar at a glance

  • Town or city of about 216,234 people. Coordinates: 10.958° N, 63.870° W.
  • Its coast faces east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Porlamar Touristic Port (1.4 mi), Marina del Hilton (3.7 mi), Playa El Ángel (4.6 mi).

Questions about PorlamarQuestions

What time is sunset today in Porlamar?

At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Porlamar?

At 6:06 am. First light comes at 5:20 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 12:48–2:48 am, Minor 7:56–8:56 am, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 7:43–8:43 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Porlamar?

Light showers, from 81 °F to 93 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (10 mph) and a 56% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Porlamar?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 82.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Porlamar?

The best time to visit Porlamar is from February to March: highs of 86 °F to 87 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 9 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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