Criação Velha
Criação Velha is a town in the Azores, on the coast of the Azores region of Portugal.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (60) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 31 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.
- Shore15
- Boat49
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore15
- Boat49
- Rock0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces W · wind onshore
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 27 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–2kn SSE | 0.98–1.58m WNW | 0.99m · 9.8s WNW | 22.0° | |
| 19 Mon | 7 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn NE | 1.02–1.86m NW | 0.99m · 9.9s NW | 22.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 27 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–11kn NNE | 0.90–1.22m NNW | 0.68m · 6.4s NNW | 21.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn SE | 1.04–1.34m N | 0.99m · 8.6s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 15 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn W | 0.98–1.14m NW | 0.83m · 9.2s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 51 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn SW | 0.84–0.96m NW | 0.68m · 8.1s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 40 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–9kn SW | 0.84–1.08m NW | 0.64m · 8.3s NNW | 21.7° |
Ponta do Poio, a coastal point, lies 0.9 km away, and Baía das Calhetas is 1.3 km away. Baía do Madressilva, Ponta do Calhau, Ponta do Rosto Cinzento and Ponta do Arieiro are all within 2.4 to 2.9 km. Landmarks include Ilhéu Deitado at 3 km, Jardim dos Maroiços at 3.2 km and Gruta das Torres at 3.8 km. The tide has a moderate tidal range, is semidiurnal, and has a spring range of 1.13 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Gruta das Torres — cave, 3.8 km
- Ilhéu Deitado — island, 3.0 km
- Jardim dos Maroiços — park, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Criação Velha?
Our fishing score for Criação Velha on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Criação Velha on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:33 AM. Low tides: 05:23 AM, 05:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Criação Velha?
The mean spring range at Criação Velha is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Criação Velha?
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.