Baia da Horta
Baia da Horta is a bay on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 31 kn around 02:00.
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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Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 17 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn E | 1.06–1.88m WNW | 1.27m · 9.7s WNW | 22.1° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–5kn ESE | 1.12–2.12m NW | 1.24m · 9.8s NW | 22.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 15 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–13kn NE | 0.96–1.24m NNW | 0.75m · 7.3s NNW | 22.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–11kn SE | 1.12–1.38m NNW | 1.04m · 8.7s NNW | 21.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 11 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–11kn W | 1.04–1.24m NW | 0.91m · 9.2s NNW | 21.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 51 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–5kn WSW | 0.86–1.02m NW | 0.76m · 7.7s NW | 21.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 37 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–9kn SW | 0.86–1.14m NW | 0.68m · 8.4s NNW | 21.8° |
Also known as
Horta Bay
Nearest town: Horta (0.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castello de Bom Jesus (historical) — castle, 0.9 km
- Fort de Lagoa (historical) — fort, 1.0 km
- Palacete of Pilar — ruins, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Baia da Horta?
Our fishing score for Baia da Horta on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Baia da Horta on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:32 AM. Low tides: 05:22 AM, 05:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Baia da Horta?
The mean spring range at Baia da Horta is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Baia da Horta?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 07:06 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 04:04 AM.