Praia do Forte da Barra

Praia do Forte da Barra is a beach on the Algarve, in Faro, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.7 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (57) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.

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Boat92
Rock94
Kayak87
Spearfishing est.80

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Rock94
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Spearfishing80est.

Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h ago

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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩·Avoid ⁦15:00–18:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
a light breeze
faces ESE · wind quartering offshore

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Tides

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Which day to go

Updated about 11 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
18 Sun	83	77	80	69	70	2–12kn NE	0.18–0.56m SE	0.27m · 3.0s SE	20.8°
19 Mon	90	87	88	83	76	1–11kn NW	0.12–0.32m S	0.12m · 2.7s SE	20.8°
20 Tue	88	83	86	75	73	3–10kn WNW	0.14–0.32m SSW	0.14m · 3.2s SSW	20.5°
21 Wed	96	93	94	90	82	2–11kn WNW	0.08–0.36m W	0.11m · 5.1s WSW	19.9°
22 Thu	95	92	94	87	80	0–11kn NW	0.08–0.26m WNW	0.09m · 3.8s WNW	19.4°
23 Fri	94	93	94	92	88	1–8kn NW	0.06–0.30m WNW	0.08m · 4.2s W	18.9°
24 Sat	95	95	95	93	91	3–6kn NNW	0.06–0.32m NNW	0.08m · 4.8s N	18.6°

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Nearest town: Cabanas de Tavira (⁦2.2 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Forte do Rato — fort, ⁦0.7 km⁩
Ruínas Fenícias de Tavira — ruins, ⁦3.3 km⁩
Castelo de Tavira — castle, ⁦3.3 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Praia do Forte da Barra?

Our fishing score for Praia do Forte da Barra on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Praia do Forte da Barra on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦12:22 AM, 12:31 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦06:16 AM, 06:43 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Praia do Forte da Barra?

The mean spring range at Praia do Forte da Barra is about ⁦2.7 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Praia do Forte da Barra?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:44 AM and sets at 06:44 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 03:38 AM.