Algarve Coast fishing forecast
Algarve Coast is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Atlantic, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #74 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 20.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 26 km/h from NNW |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 9 s |
| Current | 0.17 m/s toward ESE |
| Pressure | 1019 hPa |
| Depth | 20 m |
| Cloud cover | 5% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.20 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.8 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.3 m at 9 s from W |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.17 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.8 °C cooler than the September average of 22.6 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Algarve Coast
Algarve Coast currently scores 84 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 20.8 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Wind +4.3
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
What’s biting now
The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, gilthead-seabream, european-seabass, saddled-seabream, common-dentex, common-pandora, grouper, amberjack
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Bite windows
Best months for Algarve Coast:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-14, 90/100
27 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
6 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 20 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · rocky shore
On-site: parking · launch ramp
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Dicentrarchus labrax
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Sparus aurata
Best months by species at Algarve Coast
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax | ||||||||||||
| Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| European SeabassRegulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex VII, Part A | — | min 36 cm | — |
| EU minimum conservation reference size in South Western Waters is 36 cm (Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex VII, Part A). All Portuguese waters fall in this zone: the mainland is ICES division 9a, the Azores are sub-area 10 and Madeira is CECAF 34.1.2. DGRM may set stricter national measures and recreational daily limits. Verify current limits with DGRM before fishing. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational ("lúdica") fishing licence from DGRM is mandatory. Separate categories for shore ("apeada"), on-board ("embarcada") and underwater ("submarina") fishing, with daily/monthly/annual options. Obtain it via the Balcão Eletrónico do Mar (bmar.pt)., non-residents Non-residents need the same DGRM recreational licence; apply online via the Portal BMar (bmar.pt).
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Portuguese recreational fishing rules are set by DGRM and EU regulations, and the Azores and Madeira autonomous regions may apply additional measures. Always verify with DGRM at dgrm.pt before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Algarve Coast?
Anglers at Algarve Coast target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.
When is the best time to fish Algarve Coast?
The most productive months at Algarve Coast are typically April, May, June, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Algarve Coast right now?
Algarve Coast currently scores 84 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Algarve Coast from shore?
Yes — Algarve Coast is fishable from shore (rocky shore).
Is the thermocline set up at Algarve Coast right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Algarve Coast?
The scored point sits over roughly 20 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
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Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.