Biscoitos tides today
- Tide now 2.6 ft ↑ rising · high 3:23 pm (4.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.6 ft · 70 °F moderate · 8.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 66 °F from the WNW, gusts 36 · mainly clear
- Surf today 4.3–6.6 ft Good day · 6/10 · 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 7:13 am–5:52 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:24 pm
Today in Biscoitos there are high tides at 3:00 am (5.0 ft) and 3:23 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 9:32 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:23 pm. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:19 am to 4:19 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 7.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (13 mph). Mainly clear, 66 °F.
Fishing in Biscoitos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:00 am, coefficient 91
- Major period 2:19–4:19 am
- Falling pressure (−0.20 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (5 mph) and 5.5 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 4:00 am, combines the 3:00 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:20 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:16 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: axillary seabream, blackspot seabream, European conger and red porgy. What you can catch
Beach day in Biscoitos
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 9:16 am: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.02 in)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 8.8 ft
8.8 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:32 pm
Low tide at 9:16 am and 9:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:00 am and 3:23 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Biscoitos
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- Calheta dos Biscoitos 1.4 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Escaleiras 6.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Biscoitos
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:00 am 5.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:16 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:23 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:32 pm 1.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 22 min to high tide at 3:23 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 3:00 am high tide and 85 for the 3:23 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on September 11 (5.3 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 102, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 26, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 65% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:16 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 3.8 ft | — | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:17 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 1:05 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 51 | 42% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:18 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 2:32 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 3:25 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 7:08 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:19 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 4:21 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 68 | 22% | Major periods 7:54 am · 8:16 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Biscoitos has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Angra do Heroísmo (TICON-4), 9.2 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Biscoitos
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.8 ft
- Significant7.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 9.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north-northeast (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 68.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:01 pm (local time).
Surf in Biscoitos today
Surf today
Good- 3.4–5.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.0 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest, a bit short
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:16 am)
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:20 pm
- Tide: high 3:00 am (5.0 ft), low 9:16 am (1.0 ft), high 3:23 pm (4.7 ft) and low 9:32 pm (1.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 69.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 321 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Biscoitos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 5.0 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:00 am (2:40–3:20 am), low tide 9:16 am (8:50–9:40 am), high tide 3:23 pm (3:00–3:50 pm) and low tide 9:32 pm (9:00–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.1 ft at 9 s) and rain (1.24 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:20 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 8:30 am, combines light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and some swell. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos das Quatro Ribeiras 2.6 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Baixa da Vila Nova 6.6 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos das Cinco Ribeiras 8.6 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos do Monte Brasil 9.8 mi
- Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos dos Ilhéus das Cabras 12 mi
- Biscoitos - Lagadores 1.2 mi
- Qmann Diving dive center Azores 3.6 mi
- ScubAzores Divers - Dive center 9.1 mi
- Deep Blue Diving Center 9.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Biscoitos
Now in Biscoitos
- Low / high
- 58 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 74%
- Clouds
- 46%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.39 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 65° | 63° | 62° | 65° | 66° | 64° | 61° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NW | 5 WNW | 6 W | 9 W | 13 WNW | 14 NNW | 12 NNW | 10 N |
| Gusts | 19 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 29 |
| Waves | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.5 ft | 7.6 ft | 8.7 ft | 8.9 ft | 8.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 66° 13 WNW 7.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 14 NNW 8.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 12 NNW 8.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 10 N 8.8 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 8 N 8.6 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 7 N 8.5 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 7 N 8.7 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 10 NNE 8.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 66 °F | 14 mph NW | 9.0 ft | 3:00 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 63 °F | 12 mph NNE | 8.7 ft | 3:51 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 62 °F | 18 mph NNE | 9.6 ft | 4:51 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 70 °F | 16 mph E | 9.5 ft | 6:04 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 72 °F | 8 mph ESE | 5.5 ft | 7:27 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 69 °F | 5 mph NE | 6.8 ft | 8:46 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 66 °F | 4 mph SSE | 6.8 ft | 9:50 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 67 °F | 7 mph SSW | 4.6 ft | 10:41 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 67 °F | 19 mph S | 6.0 ft | 11:24 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph S | 6.8 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 67 °F | 17 mph S | 7.7 ft | 12:26 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 68 °F | 15 mph SE | 8.3 ft | 1:00 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNE | 6.3 ft | 1:33 am · 1:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 65 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.4 ft | 2:07 am · 2:22 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 58° / 63° 8.7 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 59° / 62° 9.6 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 62° / 70° 9.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 64° / 72° 5.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 62° / 69° 6.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 61° / 66° 6.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 60° / 67° 4.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.5 °F; normal high: 72 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:01 pm (local time).
The sun in Biscoitos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,721 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Biscoitos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:19–4:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:49–11:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:54–8:54 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 7:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 1:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Biscoitos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 8.9 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Porto De Pesca Dos Biscoitos 1.3 mi
- Local de Pesca 9.3 mi
- Porto Dos Biscoitos 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,100 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Biscoitos) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep1,100 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,100 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,100 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi from shore.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near BiscoitosTides nearby
- Santa Bárbara7.7 mi
- São Bartolomeu7.8 mi
- Lajes8.0 mi
- São Mateus8.8 mi
- Angra do Heroísmo9.1 mi
- Ribeirinha9.2 mi
- Feteira10 mi
- Praia da Vitória10 mi
- Fonte Bastardo11 mi
- Porto Judeu12 mi
Biscoitos at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,425 people. Coordinates: 38.783° N, 27.250° W.
- It is 9.1 mi north of Angra do Heroísmo, the main place in Azores. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Angra do Heroísmo.
- The nearest tide station, Angra do Heroísmo, is 9.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about BiscoitosQuestions
What time is high tide today in Biscoitos?
Today in Biscoitos there are high tides at 3:00 am (5.0 ft) and 3:23 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 9:32 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Biscoitos?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Biscoitos?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:15 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:19–4:19 am, Minor 10:49–11:49 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 7:54–8:54 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Biscoitos?
Light drizzle, from 58 °F to 66 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (13 mph) and a 74% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Biscoitos?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.6 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 69.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Biscoitos?
The best time to visit Biscoitos is from June to August: highs of 74 °F to 80 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Angra do Heroísmo station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).