Faial Channel fishing forecast
Faial Channel is a saltwater fishing spot in Azores, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #338 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 | 24.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 22 km/h from WSW |
| Wave height | 1.1 m at 5 s |
| Current | 0.04 m/s toward W |
| Pressure | 1025 hPa |
| Depth | 74 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.13 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.9 m at 5 s from WSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.04 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.5 °C warmer than the September average of 21.9 °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 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Faial Channel
Faial Channel currently scores 60 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.4 °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
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll +7.8
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +6.9
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Current +4.6
- moving water concentrates bait
- Pre-storm bite +3.5
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: picarel, gilthead-seabream, red-mullet, red-porgy, swordfish, saddled-seabream, bluefish, black-scorpionfish
Bite windows
Best months for Faial Channel:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-13, 81/100
11 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
15 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: 74 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Makaira nigricans
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Faial Channel
| Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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 Faial Channel?
Anglers at Faial Channel target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Faial Channel?
The most productive months at Faial Channel are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Faial Channel right now?
Faial Channel currently scores 60 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Faial Channel from shore?
Faial Channel is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Faial Channel right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Faial Channel?
The scored point sits over roughly 74 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.