Ponta do Forte
Ponta do Forte 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 (58) — 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 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces NNW · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| 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 | 27 | 31 | 0 | 1–5kn S | 0.64–0.76m WNW | 0.50m · 8.5s NW | 21.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 73 | 77 | 26 | 28 | 0 | 3–9kn SSW | 0.64–0.78m WSW | 0.44m · 9.1s WNW | 21.7° |
Nearest town: Ribeira Grande (2.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Jardim Municipal de Ribeira Grande — park, 1.2 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela — church, 1.1 km
- Museu Da Emigração Açoreana — museum, 1.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Forte?
Our fishing score for Ponta do Forte on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta do Forte 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 do Forte?
The mean spring range at Ponta do Forte is about 1.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Forte?
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.