Ponta Alta
Ponta Alta is a coastal point on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (58) — 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.
- Shore19
- Boat51
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- 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
- faces SSE · wind onshore
- big swell
- 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 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–2kn SSE | 1.10–1.96m WNW | 1.34m · 9.6s WNW | 22.1° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn NE | 1.36–2.10m NW | 1.32m · 9.3s WNW | 22.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–11kn NNE | 1.06–1.34m NE | 0.81m · 7.5s ENE | 22.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn SE | 1.06–1.44m NNE | 0.86m · 8.1s NNW | 21.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 19 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn W | 0.96–1.20m NW | 0.75m · 9.1s NW | 21.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 76 | 89 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0–3kn SW | 0.74–0.94m NW | 0.65m · 7.1s NW | 21.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 66 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 2–9kn SW | 0.74–1.02m WNW | 0.55m · 8.5s NW | 21.7° |
Nearest town: São Caetano (1.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta Alta?
Our fishing score for Ponta Alta on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta Alta on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:34 AM. Low tides: 05:24 AM, 05:55 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta Alta?
The mean spring range at Ponta Alta is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta Alta?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:09 AM and sets at 07:06 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 04:04 AM.