Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

Funchal (Madeira)

Sea, from shore  Madeira · 06:23 - 20:04

Funchal (Madeira) is a coastal fishing spot in Madeira. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Gilthead Seabream.

View on Google Maps Directions Embed on your site
Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
30°
Thu
85%
29°
Fri
87%
29°
Sat
88%
28°
Best day
Sun
86%
26°
Mon
86%
26°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–18:49 Dusk 18:49–20:49

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:34–06:34 Major period 16:34–18:34 Minor period 22:13–23:43 Minor period 11:26–12:56

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

12:00
29°
13:00
28°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°
19:00
26°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
85%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
81%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
73%
Active through the day, peak season.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, Bigeye Tuna and Bluefin Tuna.

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for blue marlin at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

Ponta do Garajau Portugal · 5.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Funchal (Madeira)?

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, White Seabream and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Funchal (Madeira)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Funchal (Madeira)?

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Funchal (Madeira) right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 21%.