Vila Franca de Xira
Vila Franca de Xira is a town in the Lisbon region of Portugal, with a population of 18,355.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Fair (53) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Shore94
- Boat90
- Rock92
- Kayak83
- Spearfishing est.80
- Shore94
- Boat90
- Rock92
- Kayak83
- Spearfishing80est.
Marginal
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 2 h agoBest 09:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00·Avoid 15:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 89 | 81 | 85 | 72 | 70 | 3–10kn NNE | |
| 19 Mon | 96 | 91 | 94 | 79 | 79 | 3–10kn N | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 83 | 85 | 75 | 74 | 3–12kn NW | |
| 21 Wed | 88 | 83 | 85 | 78 | 73 | 2–12kn NW | |
| 22 Thu | 94 | 90 | 92 | 83 | 80 | 3–10kn WNW | |
| 23 Fri | 79 | 72 | 75 | 68 | 65 | 2–13kn NW | |
| 24 Sat | 96 | 89 | 93 | 72 | 75 | 4–9kn NW |
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The town sits near São João dos Montes (3.1 km), Alhandra (3.5 km), and Marina de Alhandra (3.6 km), with Castanheira do Ribatejo (4.4 km), Sobralinho (5.3 km), and Cadafais (5.6 km) also nearby. Local landmarks include the Estátua de Toreiro, Jardim Municipal Constantino Palha, and Museu do Neo-Realismo, all within 0.3 km of the town centre. Tides in the area are mesotidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.68 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Estátua de Toreiro — monument, 0.3 km
- Jardim Municipal Constantino Palha — park, 0.3 km
- Museu do Neo-Realismo — museum, 0.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Vila Franca de Xira?
Our fishing score for Vila Franca de Xira on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Vila Franca de Xira on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:35 AM, 12:44 PM. Low tides: 06:32 AM, 07:00 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Vila Franca de Xira?
The mean spring range at Vila Franca de Xira is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Vila Franca de Xira?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:52 AM and sets at 06:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:48 PM and sets at 03:42 AM.