Ponta dos Castelos
Ponta dos Castelos 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 16:00 – 18:00
Good (58) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
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- Boat90
- Rock93
- Kayak81
- Spearfishing est.78
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Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 15:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces SSW · wind onshore
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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 | 84 | 82 | 83 | 75 | 73 | 2–10kn NNE | 0.28–0.34m WSW | 0.23m · 3.5s WSW | 19.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 93 | 90 | 92 | 85 | 79 | 2–10kn NW | 0.14–0.28m WSW | 0.15m · 3.8s WSW | 19.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 82 | 84 | 76 | 71 | 3–10kn NW | 0.20–0.36m WSW | 0.16m · 4.6s SW | 19.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 91 | 88 | 90 | 79 | 76 | 3–10kn NW | 0.18–0.30m W | 0.16m · 4.3s WSW | 19.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 94 | 90 | 93 | 81 | 78 | 2–9kn NW | 0.14–0.30m W | 0.12m · 4.8s W | 18.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 92 | 89 | 91 | 75 | 78 | 3–8kn NNW | 0.14–0.28m W | 0.10m · 5.2s W | 18.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 96 | 95 | 96 | 90 | 87 | 0–7kn NNW | 0.14–0.26m WNW | 0.11m · 4.4s WNW | 18.0° |
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Nearest town: Olhos de Água (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Villamoura Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 3.1 km
- Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água — park, 1.9 km
- Cerro Da Vila Estaço Arqueológica — ancient site, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta dos Castelos?
Our fishing score for Ponta dos Castelos on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta dos Castelos on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:23 AM, 12:32 PM. Low tides: 06:17 AM, 06:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta dos Castelos?
The mean spring range at Ponta dos Castelos is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta dos Castelos?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:46 AM and sets at 06:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:43 PM and sets at 03:40 AM.