Praia do Lumiar
Praia do Lumiar 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 WSW · 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 | 39 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–7kn NNE | 0.88–1.34m NW | 0.88m · 8.2s NW | 15.5° | |
| 19 Mon | 82 | 81 | 28 | 29 | 8 | 0–8kn NNE | 0.66–1.24m NW | 0.60m · 6.7s NW | 15.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn N | 1.22–1.40m NW | 1.18m · 10.8s WNW | 15.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–10kn N | 1.28–2.18m NW | 1.86m · 8.6s NW | 15.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–11kn SE | 1.82–2.06m NW | 1.89m · 8.8s NW | 14.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–8kn N | 2.10–2.90m NW | 2.61m · 9.2s NW | 15.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–5kn ESE | 1.64–2.30m NW | 1.87m · 8.8s NW | 15.0° |
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Nearest town: Carreço (1.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Farol de Montedor — lighthouse, 1.7 km
- Forte de Paçó — fort, 2.6 km
- Citânia Santa Luzia — ancient site, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Praia do Lumiar?
Our fishing score for Praia do Lumiar on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Praia do Lumiar on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 01:00 AM, 01:09 PM. Low tides: 06:56 AM, 07:24 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Praia do Lumiar?
The mean spring range at Praia do Lumiar is about 2.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Praia do Lumiar?
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.