Ponta da Caveira
Ponta da Caveira 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 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 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
- 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 | 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° |
Nearest town: Caveira (0.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Gruta dos Enxaréus — cave, 0.2 km
- Parque de Merendas da Caveira — park, 0.4 km
- Monte des Cruzes Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 2.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta da Caveira?
Our fishing score for Ponta da Caveira on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta da 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 Ponta da Caveira?
The mean spring range at Ponta da Caveira is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta da 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.