Ponta do Poio
Ponta do Poio 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.
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 this
Gusts, 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
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore15
- Boat49
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces WSW · wind onshore
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 27 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–2kn SSE | 0.98–1.58m WNW | 0.99m · 9.8s WNW | 22.0° | |
| 19 Mon | 7 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn NE | 1.02–1.86m NW | 0.99m · 9.9s NW | 22.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 27 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–11kn NNE | 0.90–1.22m NNW | 0.68m · 6.4s NNW | 21.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn SE | 1.04–1.34m N | 0.99m · 8.6s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 15 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn W | 0.98–1.14m NW | 0.83m · 9.2s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 51 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–3kn SW | 0.84–0.96m NW | 0.68m · 8.1s NNW | 21.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 40 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–9kn SW | 0.84–1.08m NW | 0.64m · 8.3s NNW | 21.7° |
Nearest town: Criação Velha (1.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Gruta das Torres — cave, 3.4 km
- Ilhéu Deitado — island, 3.9 km
- Jardim dos Maroiços — park, 4.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Poio?
Our fishing score for Ponta do Poio on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta do Poio 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 Poio?
The mean spring range at Ponta do Poio is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Poio?
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.