Praia da Arda
Praia da Arda is a beach on the Minho coast, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about 2.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (59) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Gusting 36 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces WNW · wind onshore
- strong wind
- 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 | 28 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–7kn NNE | 0.94–1.44m NW | 0.96m · 8.3s NW | 15.4° | |
| 19 Mon | 80 | 81 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 0–8kn NNE | 0.70–1.30m NW | 0.62m · 6.4s NW | 15.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn N | 1.28–1.50m NW | 1.26m · 10.5s WNW | 14.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–10kn N | 1.44–2.58m NW | 2.18m · 8.5s NW | 14.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–11kn SE | 2.08–2.42m NW | 2.17m · 8.9s NW | 14.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn N | 2.44–3.54m NW | 2.98m · 9.2s NW | 14.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–5kn ESE | 1.84–2.66m NW | 2.15m · 8.8s NW | 14.9° |
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Nearest town: Afife (1.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Forte de Paçó — fort, 1.2 km
- Farol de Montedor — lighthouse, 2.1 km
- Moinhos de Montedor — museum, 2.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Praia da Arda?
Our fishing score for Praia da Arda on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Praia da Arda on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 01:00 AM, 01:09 PM. Low tides: 06:57 AM, 07:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Praia da Arda?
The mean spring range at Praia da Arda is about 2.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Praia da Arda?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:55 AM and sets at 06:43 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 03:39 AM.