Vila Praia de Âncora

Vila Praia de Âncora is a coastal town on the Minho coast in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, with a population of 4,987.

Good

Best window 17:00 – 18:00

Good (57) — 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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Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
falling pressure
faces WSW · wind offshore
big swell
wind blowing offshore

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Tides

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Which day to go

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Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
18 Sun	28	48	0	0	3–7kn NNE	0.94–1.44m NW	0.96m · 8.3s NW	15.4°
19 Mon	80	81	19	20	0–8kn NNE	0.70–1.30m NW	0.62m · 6.4s NW	15.1°
20 Tue	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	3–10kn N	1.44–2.58m NW	2.18m · 8.5s NW	14.9°
22 Thu	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	3–8kn N	2.44–3.54m NW	2.98m · 9.2s NW	14.9°
24 Sat	0	0	0	0	3–5kn ESE	1.84–2.66m NW	2.15m · 8.8s NW	14.9°

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The town lies near Praia da Duna do Caldeirão (1.1 km) and Forte da Lagardeira (1.4 km). Other nearby beaches include Praia de Afife (3.7 km), Praia de Moledo (4.4 km), Praia da Arda (4.9 km) and Praia de Paçô (6.2 km), with Ponta Ruiva (5.4 km) marking a nearby coastal point. Tides are semidiurnal with a mesotidal range, reaching up to 2.85 m on springs.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Forte da Lagardeira — fort, ⁦1.4 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Vila Praia de Âncora?

Our fishing score for Vila Praia de Âncora on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Vila Praia de Âncora on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦01:00 AM, 01:10 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦06:57 AM, 07:25 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Vila Praia de Âncora?

The mean spring range at Vila Praia de Âncora is about ⁦2.8 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Vila Praia de Âncora?

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 03:38 AM.