Arco da Calheta
Arco da Calheta is a town on the coast of Madeira, Portugal, with a population of 3,241.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (56) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore3
- Boat31
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore3
- Boat31
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SSW · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
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Tides
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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 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–8kn NE | 1.18–1.26m NNW | 0.93m · 8.5s NNW | 23.7° | |
| 19 Mon | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn NNE | 1.18–1.64m NNW | 1.05m · 10.1s NNW | 23.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn NNE | 1.30–1.78m NW | 1.28m · 11.5s NW | 23.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn NNE | 1.04–1.36m NNW | 0.87m · 9.3s NW | 23.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn NNE | 1.06–1.52m NNW | 1.19m · 9.5s NNW | 23.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–7kn NE | 1.30–1.46m NNW | 1.22m · 9.6s NNW | 23.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn N | 1.38–1.44m N | 1.08m · 8.7s NNW | 23.2° |
Madalena do Mar is 2.1 km away, and Praia da Calheta beach is 2.4 km from the town. Calheta lies 3.1 km distant, with Ponta da Galé 3.2 km away, and Canhas and Estreito da Calheta at 4.1 km and 4.2 km respectively. The Casa das Mudas museum is 3 km from the town and Pico da Urze peak is 3.7 km away. Tides are semidiurnal and mesotidal, with a spring range of 1.95 m.
Also known as
Arco da Calheta, Madeira
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pico da Urze — peak, 3.7 km
- Casa das Mudas — museum, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Arco da Calheta?
Our fishing score for Arco da Calheta on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Arco da Calheta on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:07 PM. Low tides: 05:55 AM, 06:23 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Arco da Calheta?
The mean spring range at Arco da Calheta is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Arco da Calheta?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 07:27 PM. The moon rises at 05:18 PM and sets at 04:22 AM.