Peskio

Ponta do Calhau

Ponta do Calhau 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.

60Good

Best window 08:00 – 12:00

Good (60) — 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 thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore15
  • Boat49
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Marginal — Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h ago
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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • a light breeze
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces W · wind onshore
  • strong wind

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Tides

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High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running
Coefficient 64

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Which day to go

Updated about 3 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
18 Sun5327540000–2kn SSE0.98–1.58m WNW0.99m · 9.8s WNW22.0°
19 Mon527390000–3kn NE1.02–1.86m NW0.99m · 9.9s NW22.1°
20 Tue5227490000–11kn NNE0.90–1.22m NNW0.68m · 6.4s NNW21.9°
21 Wed576200002–7kn SE1.04–1.34m N0.99m · 8.6s NNW21.8°
22 Thu6015490001–10kn W0.98–1.14m NW0.83m · 9.2s NNW21.8°
23 Fri5451810000–3kn SW0.84–0.96m NW0.68m · 8.1s NNW21.8°
24 Sat5540610002–9kn SW0.84–1.08m NW0.64m · 8.3s NNW21.7°

Nearest town: Criação Velha (⁦2.4 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Gruta das Torres — cave, ⁦3.4 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Calhau?

Our fishing score for Ponta do Calhau on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Ponta do Calhau on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦11:33 AM⁩. Low tides: ⁦05:23 AM, 05:53 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Ponta do Calhau?

The mean spring range at Ponta do Calhau is about ⁦1.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Calhau?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 07:06 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 04:04 AM.