Porto, Portugal | October
Lisbon, Portugal | October
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the tide data come from?
Where does the tide data come from?
From the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy, for the ports of Leixões (Porto) and Lisbon. Heights are in meters above chart datum. These tables are for planning a fishing trip, not for navigation.
What time zone are the times in?
What time zone are the times in?
The tables are in UTC. During daylight saving time, Portugal is one hour ahead, so add 1 hour. The rest of the year, UTC is the local time in Portugal.
How do I read the tables?
How do I read the tables?
Most days have two high tides and two low tides, about 6 hours and 12 minutes apart. Note that the tide comes about 50 minutes later each day.
What are the best tides for fishing?
What are the best tides for fishing?
Many anglers favor the two hours either side of the turn of the tide, as the water starts or stops moving. During spring tides, around the new and full moon, more water moves.