Porto da Fajã Grande
Porto da Fajã Grande is a harbour 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 (67) — 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 7 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces WNW · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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- Wind— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 7 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 | 2.20–3.50m NW | 2.91m · 10.6s NW | 21.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–10kn NNE | 1.82–3.14m NNW | 2.07m · 9.1s NW | 21.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn NE | 1.56–2.60m N | 1.62m · 7.5s NNW | 21.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn SSE | 2.10–2.44m N | 1.97m · 8.7s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–11kn W | 1.44–2.14m NNW | 1.55m · 8.9s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn SW | 1.40–1.60m NNW | 1.36m · 7.5s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SW | 1.64–2.04m WNW | 1.23m · 8.6s NNW | 21.2° |
Nearest town: Fajã Grande (0.9 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ilhéu do Monchique — island, 3.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Porto da Fajã Grande?
Our fishing score for Porto da Fajã Grande on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Porto da Fajã Grande on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:22 AM, 11:49 PM. Low tides: 05:08 AM, 05:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Porto da Fajã Grande?
The mean spring range at Porto da Fajã Grande is about 1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Porto da Fajã Grande?
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.