Location & Surroundings
Praia da Lua is a beach in Benguela, Angola, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dombe Grande, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Luanda is about 480 km to the north. The nearest airport is Monbaca Benguela, 85 km away.
Also known as: Praia do Lua
Overview
Praia da Lua is DE Strand in Angola.
It is located in Benguela Province, Angola.
Basic Data
- Country Angola
- Located in Benguela Province
- Type beach (BCH)
- a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 8' 1" S, 12° 50' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:33
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Praia da Lua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Praia da Lua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.08 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.3 | 3.3 | 234 | 78 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 238 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 235 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 79 | 21.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 5.6 | 268 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 790.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.6 | 220 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 38 | 455.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 216 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.54 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 219 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 79 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 4.7 | 272 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 588.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 4.1 | 244 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 9 | 465.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 233 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 262 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 12 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 4.3 | 288 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 827.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 2.5 | 243 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 467.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Praia da Lua?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Praia da Lua today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Praia da Lua?
Local time is 04:33. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Praia da Lua?
Praia da Lua is a beach.
What is the elevation of Praia da Lua?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Praia da Lua located?
It is at -13.13372, 12.83507 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Praia da Lua in?
It is in Angola.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry