Horta
Horta is a town on the coast of the Azores, Portugal, with a population of 6,572.
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.
- Shore11
- Boat43
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- Spearfishing est.0
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Marginal — Boat
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° |
Marina Da Horta lies 0.7 km away, with the Port of Horta 0.8 km away and Baia da Horta 0.9 km away. Nearby points include Angústias (1.4 km), Porto Pim (1.4 km), and Ponta da Greta (2.1 km). Landmarks in the area include the Jardim da Praça da República (0.3 km), Castello de Bom Jesus (0.6 km), and Fort de Lagoa (0.9 km). Tides are meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.16 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castello de Bom Jesus (historical) — castle, 0.6 km
- Fort de Lagoa (historical) — fort, 0.9 km
- Jardim da Praça da República — park, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Horta?
Our fishing score for Horta on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Horta on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:31 AM. Low tides: 05:22 AM, 05:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Horta?
The mean spring range at Horta is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at 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.