Azores · Portugal

Azores Sao Miguel fishing forecast

43 Fair of 100

Azores Sao Miguel is a saltwater fishing spot in Azores, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Bigeye Tuna, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsMay, June, July, August

Top speciesAtlantic Blue Marlin, Bigeye Tuna, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Score now43/100

Local rulesPortugal

Today’s verdict

Ranks #406 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

Trending down — 7 points below 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+8.7Waves+3.5

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

dawn 07:48

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	22.0 °C
Wind	37 km/h from SSW, gusting 59 km/h
Wave height	2.1 m at 6 s
Current	0.03 m/s toward SSE
Pressure	1013 hPa
Cloud cover	57%
Chlorophyll	0.15 mg/m³
Salinity	36.3 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	24 m
UV index	0
Precipitation (24h)	0.1 mm
Wind sea	1.4 m at 5 s
Ground swell	1.1 m at 6 s from W
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.03 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 1.5 °C warmer than the October average of 20.5 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Azores Sao Miguel

Azores Sao Miguel currently scores 43 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 22.0 °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 +8.7: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +3.5: swell energy stirring the water column
Current +3.3: moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Cloud cover +3.0: light penetration and fish confidence

What’s biting now

The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, saddled-seabream, picarel, flathead-grey-mullet, gilthead-seabream, red-mullet, red-porgy, common-pandora

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Bite windows

Moon

New Moon · 1% lit

Solunar day rating

70 / 100

Best months for Azores Sao Miguel:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-17, 65/100

9 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore ground

What you can catch

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans
Bigeye Tuna

Thunnus obesus
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus

Best months by species at Azores Sao Miguel

Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans
Bigeye TunaThunnus obesus
Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM)

Portugal

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.