Ponta das Contendas
Ponta das Contendas is a coastal point on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Shore18
- Boat54
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore18
- Boat54
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–12:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- faces S · cross wind
- big swell
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 28 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn NNE | 0.98–1.66m NW | 0.98m · 10.4s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–7kn E | 1.56–2.02m N | 1.38m · 9.2s N | 21.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–11kn NNE | 1.46–1.82m NE | 1.29m · 7.5s ENE | 21.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–9kn ESE | 1.34–2.06m NNE | 1.25m · 6.9s NNE | 21.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 18 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–7kn W | 1.02–1.32m NNW | 0.91m · 9.0s NNW | 21.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 46 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–6kn WSW | 0.90–1.02m NNW | 0.80m · 7.7s NNW | 21.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 38 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–11kn SW | 0.90–1.02m NW | 0.62m · 8.9s NNW | 21.4° |
Also known as
Contendas Point
Nearest town: São Sebastião (2.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Forte da Greta — fort, 0.1 km
- Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.6 km
- Contendas — peak, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta das Contendas?
Our fishing score for Ponta das Contendas on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta das Contendas on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:48 AM. Low tides: 05:37 AM, 06:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta das Contendas?
The mean spring range at Ponta das Contendas is about 1.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta das Contendas?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 07:00 PM. The moon rises at 05:01 PM and sets at 03:58 AM.