Ponta dos Ilhéus
Ponta dos Ilhéus is a coastal point on the Azores, in Azores, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (64) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Gusting 32 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–9kn NE | 1.94–3.10m NW | 2.47m · 10.7s NW | 21.7° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–10kn NNE | 1.58–2.82m NW | 1.75m · 9.1s NW | 21.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn NE | 1.38–2.30m NNE | 1.27m · 7.6s NNW | 21.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn SSE | 1.76–2.18m N | 1.56m · 8.4s NNW | 21.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–11kn W | 1.24–1.78m NW | 1.26m · 8.8s NNW | 21.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 5 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn SW | 1.16–1.30m NNW | 1.02m · 7.5s NNW | 21.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SW | 1.32–1.90m W | 0.98m · 7.3s NW | 21.4° |
Also known as
Point dos Ilheos (historic)
Nearest town: Lajedo (1.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ilhéu do Cantario — island, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta dos Ilhéus?
Our fishing score for Ponta dos Ilhéus on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta dos Ilhéus on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:28 AM, 11:55 PM. Low tides: 05:14 AM, 05:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta dos Ilhéus?
The mean spring range at Ponta dos Ilhéus is about 1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta dos Ilhéus?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:22 AM and sets at 07:16 PM. The moon rises at 05:19 PM and sets at 04:15 AM.