Punta Branca
Punta Branca is a coastal point on the Rías Altas, in Provincia da Coruña, Spain. The tide is a major force here — around 3.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 18:00 – 19:00
Good (55) — best around 18:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Gusting 43 kn around 21:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces WSW · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 36 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–12kn NE | 0.96–1.28m NNW | 0.87m · 7.7s NNW | 14.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–12kn S | 1.30–1.64m NW | 1.41m · 11.3s WNW | 14.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–11kn W | 1.84–3.22m NW | 2.77m · 8.7s NW | 14.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–21kn S | 2.60–2.98m NW | 2.58m · 9.5s NW | 14.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn W | 3.20–5.06m NW | 4.02m · 10.2s NW | 14.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–13kn S | 2.40–3.26m NW | 2.60m · 9.3s NW | 14.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn SSW | 2.08–2.46m NW | 2.03m · 9.0s NW | 14.3° |
Nearest town: Ferrol (8.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Illa Branca — island, 0.2 km
- Faro do Cabo Prior — lighthouse, 2.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Punta Branca?
Our fishing score for Punta Branca on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Punta Branca on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:25 AM, 02:35 PM. Low tides: 08:20 AM, 08:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Punta Branca?
The mean spring range at Punta Branca is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Punta Branca?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:55 AM and sets at 07:38 PM. The moon rises at 05:48 PM and sets at 04:34 AM.