Ponta das Praias
Ponta das Praias 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 (59) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore60
- Boat87
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore60
- Boat87
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces N · cross wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 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 | 60 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–7kn W | 0.74–0.84m NW | 0.56m · 9.4s NW | 21.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 79 | 83 | 25 | 30 | 0 | 1–5kn SSE | 0.64–0.76m WNW | 0.51m · 8.3s NW | 21.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 72 | 64 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 3–10kn SSW | 0.64–0.72m SW | 0.46m · 7.7s NW | 21.7° |
Nearest town: Ribeira Grande (0.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Memorial Nicolau Breyner — park, 0.8 km
- Archipelago - Arts Center — museum, 0.5 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição — church, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta das Praias?
Our fishing score for Ponta das Praias on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta das Praias on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:43 AM. Low tides: 05:33 AM, 06:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta das Praias?
The mean spring range at Ponta das Praias is about 1.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta das Praias?
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.