Ponta das Contreiras
Ponta das Contreiras is a coastal point on Madeira, in Madeira, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 2.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (59) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
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- Boat31
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces ENE · wind onshore
- big swell
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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 | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–9kn N | 1.18–1.26m NNW | 0.93m · 8.5s NNW | 23.7° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn N | 1.18–1.64m NNW | 1.05m · 10.1s NNW | 23.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–4kn NNE | 1.30–1.78m NW | 1.28m · 11.5s NW | 23.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn NNE | 1.04–1.36m NNW | 0.87m · 9.3s NW | 23.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–6kn NNE | 1.06–1.54m NNW | 1.24m · 9.6s NNW | 23.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–7kn NNE | 1.34–1.46m NNW | 1.22m · 9.6s NNW | 23.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn NNE | 1.34–1.38m N | 1.04m · 8.8s NNW | 23.2° |
Nearest town: Ribeira da Janela (2.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ilhéu Mole — island, 4.2 km
- Centro Ciência Viva de Porto Moniz — museum, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta das Contreiras?
Our fishing score for Ponta das Contreiras on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta das Contreiras on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:03 AM, 12:11 PM. Low tides: 05:59 AM, 06:27 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta das Contreiras?
The mean spring range at Ponta das Contreiras is about 2.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta das Contreiras?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:18 AM and sets at 07:27 PM. The moon rises at 05:18 PM and sets at 04:21 AM.