Calhau
Calhau is a town on the coast of the Azores, Portugal.
Best window 10:00 – 11:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, swell reaching the shore.
- Shore75
- Boat80
- Rock11
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore75
- Boat80
- Rock11
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing0est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- lively water
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 27 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–4kn ENE | 1.00–1.46m W | 0.98m · 9.3s WNW | 22.0° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–6kn E | 1.20–1.68m NW | 1.04m · 8.9s WNW | 21.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–9kn NNE | 1.14–1.32m ENE | 0.90m · 7.6s E | 21.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 35 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–8kn SE | 0.90–1.46m ENE | 0.85m · 5.5s E | 21.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 75 | 80 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1–6kn WNW | 0.70–0.96m WNW | 0.46m · 6.5s NW | 21.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 89 | 87 | 23 | 51 | 6 | 0–5kn SSW | 0.58–0.68m WNW | 0.38m · 8.3s NW | 21.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 76 | 69 | 41 | 39 | 0 | 2–9kn SSW | 0.58–0.74m SSW | 0.32m · 8.4s SSW | 21.6° |
Calhau lies on the Azores coast in Portugal. Several coastal points are nearby: Ponta das Trombetas at 0.7 km, Ponta da Baleia at 0.9 km, Ponta Gorda at 1.8 km and Ponta do Castelete at 1.9 km. The town of Ribeirinha is 2.9 km away and Baía do Céu Abraão is 3.1 km away, while Ponta da Ilha Light stands 3.6 km from the town. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.21 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ponta da Ilha Light — lighthouse, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Calhau?
Our fishing score for Calhau on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Calhau on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:39 AM. Low tides: 05:29 AM, 05:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Calhau?
The mean spring range at Calhau is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Calhau?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:08 AM and sets at 07:04 PM. The moon rises at 05:05 PM and sets at 04:02 AM.