Caveira
Caveira is a town in the Azores, on the coast of the Azores region of Portugal, with a population of 77.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (62) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Gusting 32 kn around 03:00.
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 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces ENE · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–9kn NE | 1.80–2.80m NW | 2.12m · 10.7s WNW | 21.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–10kn NNE | 1.44–2.60m NW | 1.46m · 9.1s NW | 21.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn NE | 1.32–2.24m NNE | 1.15m · 7.5s NNE | 21.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn SSE | 1.56–2.08m NNE | 1.39m · 7.7s NNE | 21.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–11kn W | 1.10–1.56m NW | 1.04m · 8.8s NNW | 21.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 24 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn SW | 1.04–1.14m NW | 0.85m · 7.6s NW | 21.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SW | 1.16–1.84m W | 0.87m · 6.9s WNW | 21.4° |
Caveira lies near several coastal points, including Ponta da Caveira 0.2 km away, Ponta de Fernao Jorge 0.6 km away and Ponta de Fora 1.5 km away. Nearby are Porto da Lomba, a cove 1.6 km away, and Porto das Poças, a harbour 2.9 km away, with the town of Lomba 3.2 km from Caveira. The Gruta dos Enxaréus cave is at the site and the Parque de Merendas da Caveira park is 0.2 km away, while the Monte des Cruzes Mediumwave Transmitter tower stands 2.7 km away. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.05 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Gruta dos Enxaréus — cave, 0.0 km
- Parque de Merendas da Caveira — park, 0.2 km
- Monte des Cruzes Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Caveira?
Our fishing score for Caveira on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Caveira on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:29 AM, 11:55 PM. Low tides: 05:16 AM, 05:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Caveira?
The mean spring range at Caveira is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Caveira?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:21 AM and sets at 07:15 PM. The moon rises at 05:18 PM and sets at 04:14 AM.