Ponta Santa Cruz
Ponta Santa Cruz 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 23:00 – 00:00
Good (64) — best around 23:00–00:00, 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 4 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces E · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–9kn NE | 1.90–3.00m NW | 2.42m · 10.7s NW | 21.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–10kn NNE | 1.64–2.82m NNW | 1.74m · 9.2s NW | 21.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn NE | 1.46–2.50m N | 1.41m · 7.8s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn SSE | 1.88–2.34m N | 1.71m · 8.4s NNW | 21.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–11kn W | 1.24–1.90m NNW | 1.33m · 8.9s NNW | 21.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn SW | 1.22–1.38m NNW | 1.17m · 7.5s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SW | 1.40–1.70m WNW | 1.07m · 8.4s NNW | 21.1° |
Nearest town: Santa Cruz das Flores (0.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Monte des Cruzes Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 1.2 km
- Parque Infantil Teófilo Ferreira — park, 0.8 km
- Gruta dos Enxaréus — cave, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta Santa Cruz?
Our fishing score for Ponta Santa Cruz on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta Santa Cruz on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:27 AM, 11:53 PM. Low tides: 05:14 AM, 05:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta Santa Cruz?
The mean spring range at Ponta Santa Cruz is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta Santa Cruz?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:21 AM and sets at 07:15 PM. The moon rises at 05:18 PM and sets at 04:14 AM.