Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is a coastal point on Madeira, in Madeira, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SW · wind offshore
- big swell
- wind blowing offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 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 N | 1.06–1.54m NNW | 1.24m · 9.6s NNW | 23.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn NNE | 1.34–1.46m NNW | 1.22m · 9.6s NNW | 23.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–6kn N | 1.34–1.38m N | 1.04m · 8.8s NNW | 23.2° |
Nearest town: Lugar de Baixo (1.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Forte de São Bento — fort, 3.9 km
- Igreja Matriz de Sao Bento — church, 3.9 km
- Museu Etnográfico da Madeira — museum, 3.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Sol?
Our fishing score for Ponta do Sol on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol?
The mean spring range at Ponta do Sol is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Sol?
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 04:21 AM.