Fajã Grande
Fajã Grande is a town on the coast of the Azores, in the Azores region of Portugal, with a population of 202.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (67) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces WNW · wind onshore
- big swell
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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 |
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| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–9kn NE | 2.20–3.50m NW | 2.91m · 10.6s NW | 21.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–10kn NNE | 1.82–3.14m NNW | 2.07m · 9.1s NW | 21.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn NE | 1.56–2.60m N | 1.62m · 7.5s NNW | 21.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn SSE | 2.10–2.44m N | 1.97m · 8.7s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–10kn W | 1.48–2.08m NNW | 1.58m · 8.5s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn SW | 1.40–1.52m NNW | 1.27m · 7.5s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–16kn SSW | 1.54–1.84m WNW | 1.20m · 8.3s NNW | 21.2° |
Ponta do Baixio, a coastal point, lies 0.5 km away, and Porto da Fajã Grande, a harbour, is 0.9 km from the town. The nearby town of Fajazinha is 2.3 km away, and the island of Ilhéu do Monchique is 4.6 km away. Other nearby coastal points include Ponta dos Bredos at 2.9 km and Ponta dos Fanais at 4.3 km, with the town of Mosteiro at 4.8 km. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1 m.
Also known as
San Pedro (historic)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ilhéu do Monchique — island, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Fajã Grande?
Our fishing score for Fajã Grande on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Fajã Grande on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:22 AM, 11:49 PM. Low tides: 05:08 AM, 05:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Fajã Grande?
The mean spring range at Fajã Grande is about 1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Fajã Grande?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:22 AM and sets at 07:16 PM. The moon rises at 05:19 PM and sets at 04:15 AM.