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Arrifes-Claire

This natural reef is a captivating underwater landscape made up of a combination of rock and sand. With a maximum depth of 14 meters in the sandy areas and sometimes as shallow as 9 meters in certain parts of the reef, it provides an ideal diving experience.

Located in close proximity to the marina, this dive site offers divers the opportunity to encounter a remarkable array of marine life, including mesmerizing creatures such as octopus, cuttlefish, and gorgonians. The reef stretches in an East/West direction and showcases impressive rocky formations adorned with caves and crevices. Exploring these unique features allows for sightings of more elusive species like the conger eel and moray eel. Additionally, the reef presents canyons that divers can traverse, adding an extra element of excitement to the underwater adventure.

Situated a mere 10-minute trip from Albufeira marina in Portugal, this dive site is conveniently located near the Bairro dos Pescadores, Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-017 area. With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Dive enthusiasts can embark on an unforgettable exploration of this captivating underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Arrifes-Claire

7.4
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Arrifes-Claire

Depth

12m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Arrifes-Claire

Wave Height

0.5m

Wind Speed

12.7 m/s

Water Temp

20.1°C

Visibility

32.78km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.3s

Air Temperature

24.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Arrifes-Claire
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Dive Score Chart for Arrifes-Claire

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.865714285714287/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.363697701149427/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Arrifes-Claire: 06:00
Sunset at Arrifes-Claire: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Arrifes-Claire are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.46m (5.6s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 3.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Arrifes-Claire
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Arrifes-Claire

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Arrifes-Claire

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Arrifes-Claire

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Arrifes-Claire

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.7°C / 74.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Arrifes-Claire

Arrifes-Claire shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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