Ponta Grande
Ponta Grande 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 (59) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore94
- Boat91
- Rock94
- Kayak84
- Spearfishing est.83
- Shore94
- Boat91
- Rock94
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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 15:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces S · wind onshore
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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 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 77 | 78 | 2–7kn NNE | 0.30–0.34m WSW | 0.24m · 3.5s WSW | 19.5° | |
| 19 Mon | 94 | 90 | 91 | 84 | 82 | 2–10kn NW | 0.18–0.30m WSW | 0.15m · 3.9s WSW | 19.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 83 | 85 | 77 | 72 | 2–10kn NNW | 0.20–0.36m WSW | 0.16m · 4.5s SW | 19.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 91 | 90 | 90 | 83 | 82 | 2–8kn NNW | 0.20–0.30m W | 0.17m · 4.4s WSW | 18.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 94 | 91 | 94 | 84 | 83 | 2–8kn NNW | 0.14–0.32m WNW | 0.13m · 5.2s W | 18.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 93 | 91 | 92 | 83 | 84 | 3–10kn NNW | 0.14–0.28m W | 0.12m · 4.9s W | 18.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 96 | 96 | 96 | 88 | 88 | 1–7kn N | 0.18–0.28m WNW | 0.14m · 4.0s WNW | 17.5° |
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Nearest town: Albufeira (3.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Parque Ludico De Albufeira — park, 3.2 km
- Estátua de São Vicente de Albufeira — monument, 3.2 km
- Igreja de Sant'Ana — church, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta Grande?
Our fishing score for Ponta Grande on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta Grande on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:23 AM, 12:32 PM. Low tides: 06:18 AM, 06:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta Grande?
The mean spring range at Ponta Grande is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta Grande?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:47 AM and sets at 06:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 03:41 AM.