Parchal
Parchal is a town on the Algarve coast in the Faro region of Portugal, with a population of 5,019.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (56) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore95
- Boat92
- Rock94
- Kayak88
- Spearfishing est.85
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- Boat92
- Rock94
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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 15:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SW · wind quartering offshore
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 90 | 88 | 89 | 82 | 81 | 1–7kn NNE | 0.38–0.46m W | 0.29m · 3.9s WSW | 19.0° | |
| 19 Mon | 95 | 92 | 93 | 84 | 83 | 1–8kn NW | 0.22–0.36m W | 0.17m · 4.6s W | 19.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 88 | 83 | 85 | 79 | 73 | 1–10kn NW | 0.22–0.38m W | 0.16m · 7.9s WSW | 18.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 96 | 94 | 95 | 90 | 86 | 1–8kn NW | 0.24–0.34m WNW | 0.17m · 6.7s WNW | 18.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 95 | 92 | 94 | 88 | 85 | 1–9kn NNW | 0.24–0.32m WNW | 0.20m · 5.3s WNW | 18.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 94 | 91 | 93 | 86 | 85 | 0–8kn NNW | 0.22–0.46m WNW | 0.21m · 5.2s WNW | 17.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 93 | 93 | 93 | 90 | 88 | 2–6kn N | 0.28–0.40m WNW | 0.25m · 4.8s WNW | 17.3° |
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Parchal lies near Porto de Portimao (1 km) and the towns of Ferragudo (1.5 km) and Portimão (1.8 km). Nearby marinas include Clube Naval De Portimão (1.7 km) and Marina De Portimão (2.2 km), with Praia da Angrinha beach 2.4 km away. Landmarks in the area include Visconde Bívar park (1.5 km), the Homenagem às Tripulações Salva-Vidas de Ferragudo monument (1.7 km), and Forte de São João (2.1 km). Tides are mesotidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.73 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Forte de São João — fort, 2.1 km
- Visconde Bívar — park, 1.5 km
- Homenagem às Tripulações Salva-Vidas de Ferragudo — monument, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Parchal?
Our fishing score for Parchal on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Parchal on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:23 AM, 12:32 PM. Low tides: 06:18 AM, 06:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Parchal?
The mean spring range at Parchal is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Parchal?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:48 AM and sets at 06:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 03:42 AM.