Ponta do Risco
Ponta do Risco is a coastal point 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 (60) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Shore0
- Boat0
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore0
- Boat0
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- faces NNW · wind onshore
- big swell
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
Show all rows
- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
Tap an hour to see the values
Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–19kn NNE | 1.90–1.98m N | 1.18m · 8.4s NNW | 23.9° | |
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn NNE | 1.96–2.24m N | 1.93m · 7.2s N | 23.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn ENE | 1.96–2.32m NNW | 1.63m · 8.7s N | 23.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–17kn ENE | 1.64–1.98m N | 1.12m · 9.2s NNW | 23.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–17kn ENE | 1.62–1.72m NNE | 0.99m · 9.7s NNW | 23.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–21kn ENE | 1.66–1.96m N | 1.31m · 9.7s NNW | 23.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–21kn ENE | 2.00–2.50m NNE | 1.16m · 10.1s NNW | 23.5° |
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pico da Atalaia — peak, 0.9 km
- Palheiro de Terra — island, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Risco?
Our fishing score for Ponta do Risco on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta do Risco on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:51 AM. Low tides: 05:39 AM, 06:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ponta do Risco?
The mean spring range at Ponta do Risco is about 2.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Risco?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 07:25 PM. The moon rises at 05:11 PM and sets at 04:18 AM.