Porto Moniz tides today
- Tide now 5.0 ft ↑ rising · high 3:48 pm (7.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 73 °F moderate · 10.6 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 77 °F from the WNW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.4–3.6 ft Good day · 7/10 · 4:00–6:45 pm
- Sun 7:24 am–6:20 pm 10 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:03 pm
Today in Porto Moniz there are high tides at 3:20 am (8.0 ft) and 3:48 pm (7.4 ft) and low tides at 9:31 am and 9:45 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:48 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 10 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:37 am to 4:37 am and from 3:09 pm to 5:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (1 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Porto Moniz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:48 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 3:09–5:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (4.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 3:48 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:20 am, with the 3:20 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 8:50 pm to 9:30 pm, with the 9:45 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: salema, thicklip grey mullet, common two-banded seabream and pearly razorfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Porto Moniz
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 9:31 am: more sand
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 · 6.2 ft
6.2 ft waves every 11 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 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 9:45 pm
Low tide at 9:31 am and 9:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:20 am and 3:48 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 Porto Moniz
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- Praia das Lajes 4.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Praia do Porto do Seixal 4.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Porto Moniz
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:20 am 8.0 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 9:31 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:48 pm 7.4 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 9:45 pm 1.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 42 min to high tide at 3:48 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 3:20 am high tide and 86 for the 3:48 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.6 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 August 13 (8.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.5 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, 7.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 28, 2.3 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 | 7:24 am · 6:20 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 9:31 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 10:26 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 11:34 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:52 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 66 | 65% | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 6:20 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 6.0 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:26 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 2:47 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:05 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 3:39 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 9:55 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 58 | 32% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:50 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:29 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 4:36 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 23% | Major periods 8:12 am · 8:35 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
Porto Moniz has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Funchal (TICON-4), 21 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 Porto Moniz
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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 Thursday 29: 7.4 ft with a period of 12 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
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 1:06 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Hydrographic Institute, through the WMO Global Telecommunication System (GTS), via NOAA OSMC (public domain, CC0).
Surf in Porto Moniz today
Surf today
Good- 4.3–6.7 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.2 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:48 pm)
- Light: First light 6:59 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 6:20 pm · last light 6:46 pm
- Tide: high 3:20 am (8.0 ft), low 9:31 am (1.4 ft), high 3:48 pm (7.4 ft) and low 9:45 pm (1.8 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 72.3 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 444 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water.
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 Porto Moniz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (3:48 pm): little current from 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm
- 4.3 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 1.0 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:20 am (3:00–3:40 am), low tide 9:31 am (9:10–10:00 am), high tide 3:48 pm (3:20–4:10 pm) and low tide 9:45 pm (9:20–10:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.0 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and some 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 Protegida da Ponta do Pargo 5.2 mi
- Reserva Natural Marinha da Ponta do Pargo 5.3 mi
- Lava Diving Center 0.1 mi
- Diving Center Calheta 10 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
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Weather in Porto Moniz
Now in Porto Moniz
- Low / high
- 70 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 61%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 39
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 71° | 70° | 70° | 73° | 77° | 76° | 74° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSE | 1 S | 3 E | 2 SE | 1 NW | 2 NW | 1 NNW | 1 SSW |
| Gusts | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Waves | 7.4 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.4 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 76° 2 NW 4.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 1 NNW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 1 SSW 4.2 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 1 ENE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 2 ESE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 2 E 3.6 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 2 ESE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 1 WNW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 77 °F | 3 mph ESE | 7.4 ft | 3:20 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 76 °F | 4 mph E | 5.2 ft | 4:10 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 75 °F | 9 mph SE | 7.3 ft | 5:09 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 76 °F | 11 mph SE | 7.3 ft | 6:20 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 79 °F | 5 mph E | 5.2 ft | 7:44 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 75 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.1 ft | 9:05 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 68 °F | 7 mph NW | 4.9 ft | 10:12 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 68 °F | 9 mph W | 5.4 ft | 11:04 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 70 °F | 14 mph SSE | 4.6 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 71 °F | 14 mph S | 5.4 ft | 12:11 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 71 °F | 14 mph S | 5.4 ft | 12:46 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 71 °F | 21 mph SSE | 8.3 ft | 1:19 am · 1:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 71 °F | 19 mph SSW | 9.3 ft | 1:51 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 67 / 70 °F | 14 mph WSW | 9.2 ft | 2:24 am · 2:44 pm |
- Fri 30 Light showers 71° / 76° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 71° / 75° 7.3 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 73° / 76° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 71° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 75° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 66° / 68° 4.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 67° / 68° 5.4 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.5 °F; normal high: 69 °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 1:06 pm (local time).
The sun in Porto Moniz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:15 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (44° high)
- Daylight 10 h 57 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
- Full dark 7:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,398 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Porto Moniz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:37–4:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:09–5:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:45–11:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:33–9:33 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Porto Moniz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.1 mi
- Jetty 8.5 mi
- Jetty 8.5 mi
- Jetty 9.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 300 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep200 ft
- 33 ft deep300 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 39 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 300 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 mi from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Porto Moniz Light 0.3 mi northeast
- Light
- A flash every 5 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 213 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 9.8 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Porto MonizTides nearby
- Fajã da Ovelha7.5 mi
- Prazeres8.3 mi
- São Vicente8.6 mi
- Estreito da Calheta9.0 mi
- Calheta9.7 mi
- Arco da Calheta11 mi
- Boaventura12 mi
- Canhas12 mi
- Ponta do Sol13 mi
- Lugar de Baixo14 mi
Porto Moniz at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,762 people. Coordinates: 32.867° N, 17.167° W.
- It is 20 mi northwest of Funchal, the main place in Madeira. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Funchal.
- The nearest tide station, Funchal, is 21 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Porto MonizQuestions
What time is high tide today in Porto Moniz?
Today in Porto Moniz there are high tides at 3:20 am (8.0 ft) and 3:48 pm (7.4 ft) and low tides at 9:31 am and 9:45 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Porto Moniz?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Porto Moniz?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:37–4:37 am, Minor 10:45–11:45 am, Major 3:09–5:09 pm, Minor 8:33–9:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Porto Moniz?
Overcast, from 70 °F to 77 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (1 mph) and a 61% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Porto Moniz?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 10.6 s from the north-northwest. The water is 72.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Porto Moniz?
The best time to visit Porto Moniz is from July to September: highs of 71 °F to 73 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 7 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: Funchal 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).