Ponta das Gaivotas
Ponta das Gaivotas is a coastal point on the Algarve, in Faro, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 2.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (56) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Shore96
- Boat92
- Rock83
- Kayak76
- Spearfishing est.48
- Shore96
- Boat92
- Rock83
- Kayak76
- Spearfishing48est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 15:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- faces SE · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 91 | 86 | 64 | 60 | 38 | 1–10kn NNE | 0.52–0.72m WNW | 0.51m · 5.0s WNW | 18.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 98 | 95 | 96 | 88 | 82 | 1–9kn NW | 0.36–0.52m NW | 0.32m · 5.2s NW | 18.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 94 | 88 | 89 | 81 | 71 | 1–11kn NW | 0.38–0.58m NW | 0.35m · 7.3s NW | 18.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 96 | 92 | 93 | 84 | 53 | 1–10kn NW | 0.40–0.56m NW | 0.32m · 8.0s NW | 18.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 96 | 92 | 83 | 76 | 48 | 2–10kn NW | 0.50–0.58m NW | 0.46m · 5.7s NW | 18.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 94 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 65 | 1–11kn NNW | 0.44–0.66m NW | 0.44m · 5.7s NW | 17.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 97 | 96 | 76 | 69 | 46 | 0–8kn NW | 0.52–0.66m NW | 0.50m · 5.5s NW | 17.2° |
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Nearest town: Senhora da Luz (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Roman ruins of Vila da Luz — ruins, 1.5 km
- Forte do Burgau — fort, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta das Gaivotas?
Our fishing score for Ponta das Gaivotas on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta das Gaivotas on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:24 AM, 12:33 PM. Low tides: 06:19 AM, 06:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta das Gaivotas?
The mean spring range at Ponta das Gaivotas is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta das Gaivotas?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:49 AM and sets at 06:49 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:43 AM.