Ponta do Castelo
Ponta do Castelo is a coastal point on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (57) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Shore3
- Boat36
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore3
- Boat36
- Rock0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- faces SE · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
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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 |
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| 18 Sun | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn NE | 1.10–1.80m NNW | 0.80m · 11.3s NNW | 22.8° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn ENE | 1.96–2.38m N | 1.76m · 9.3s N | 22.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–12kn NE | 1.48–2.28m NE | 1.57m · 7.5s ENE | 22.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–9kn SE | 1.46–1.70m NNE | 1.05m · 7.4s NNE | 22.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–11kn WNW | 1.08–1.46m N | 0.96m · 9.1s NNW | 22.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 22 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–5kn SSW | 1.00–1.06m NNW | 0.78m · 8.2s NNW | 22.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 10 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–9kn S | 1.06–1.18m N | 0.74m · 8.7s N | 22.6° |
Nearest town: Santo Espírito (4.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Farol de Gonçalo Velho — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação — church, 3.9 km
- Museu de Santa Maria — museum, 3.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Castelo?
Our fishing score for Ponta do Castelo on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta do Castelo on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:36 AM. Low tides: 05:26 AM, 05:55 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta do Castelo?
The mean spring range at Ponta do Castelo is about 1.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Castelo?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:54 AM and sets at 06:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:52 PM and sets at 03:51 AM.