Peskio

Pontinha das Formigas

Pontinha das Formigas 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.

58Good

Best window 08:00 – 12:00

Good (58) — 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 thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore19
  • Boat51
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Marginal — Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago
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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • a light breeze
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces SE · wind onshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 64

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
18 Sun5312400000–2kn SSE1.10–1.96m WNW1.34m · 9.6s WNW22.1°
19 Mon52080000–3kn NE1.36–2.10m NW1.32m · 9.3s WNW22.0°
20 Tue522250000–11kn NNE1.06–1.34m NE0.81m · 7.5s ENE22.0°
21 Wed576230002–7kn SE1.06–1.44m NNE0.86m · 8.1s NNW21.9°
22 Thu5819510001–10kn W0.96–1.20m NW0.75m · 9.1s NW21.9°
23 Fri547689111100–3kn SW0.74–0.94m NW0.65m · 7.1s NW21.9°
24 Sat556466131002–9kn SW0.74–1.02m WNW0.55m · 8.5s NW21.7°

Nearest town: São Caetano (⁦0.6 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pontinha das Formigas?

Our fishing score for Pontinha das Formigas on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Pontinha das Formigas on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦11:34 AM⁩. Low tides: ⁦05:24 AM, 05:55 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Pontinha das Formigas?

The mean spring range at Pontinha das Formigas is about ⁦1.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Pontinha das Formigas?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:09 AM and sets at 07:06 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 04:04 AM.