Ponta da Pontinha
Ponta da Pontinha is a coastal point on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (60) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore56
- Boat85
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore56
- Boat85
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces NE · wind onshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 53 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn NNE | 0.80–1.36m W | 0.67m · 9.6s WNW | 22.1° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn NE | 1.34–1.62m NW | 1.03m · 9.5s W | 21.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 53 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn NNE | 0.84–1.36m N | 0.72m · 7.3s WNW | 21.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 45 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn E | 0.84–1.02m N | 0.67m · 8.1s NNW | 21.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 56 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–6kn W | 0.76–0.82m NW | 0.57m · 9.7s NW | 21.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 81 | 82 | 35 | 31 | 0 | 1–5kn S | 0.64–0.76m WNW | 0.50m · 8.5s NW | 21.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 73 | 77 | 34 | 28 | 0 | 3–9kn SSW | 0.64–0.78m WSW | 0.44m · 9.1s WNW | 21.7° |
Nearest town: Ribeira Grande (4.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Jardim Municipal de Ribeira Grande — park, 3.5 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela — church, 3.3 km
- Museu Municipal Da Ribeira Grande — museum, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta da Pontinha?
Our fishing score for Ponta da Pontinha on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta da Pontinha on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:44 AM. Low tides: 05:34 AM, 06:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta da Pontinha?
The mean spring range at Ponta da Pontinha is about 1.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta da Pontinha?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 06:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:54 PM and sets at 03:52 AM.