Azul House Reef
Divers at Azul House Reef can expect to encounter a wide range of marine life. Some of the notable sightings include frogfish, large round stingrays, mesmerizing seahorses, and the elusive monk seal. Additionally, divers will have the opportunity to observe octopuses, barracudas, groupers, garden eels, trumpetfish, cuttlefish, and moray eels.
This enchanting dive site is suitable for divers of all skill levels, thanks to its fascinating volcanic caves and rock formations. With a maximum depth of approximately 18 meters, divers can explore the various underwater terrains comprised of sand, rocks, isolated coral blocks, and even caves. The abundance of marine life, such as octopuses, barracudas, juvenile groupers, garden eels, trumpetfish, rays, cuttlefish, and moray eels, makes every dive a truly memorable experience. Moreover, lucky divers may even catch a glimpse of extraordinary creatures, including frogfish, massive round stingrays, seahorses, or the incredibly rare monk seal.
Enhancing the content with relevant data:
- Visibility: 16 meters
- Maximum Depth: 18 meters
- Recommended Diver Level: Beginner
- Closest Location: Porto do Funchal, Avenida Sá Carneiro, Funchal (Sé), Funchal, Madeira, 9000-017, Portugal
Diving Conditions Score for Azul House Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Azul House Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Azul House Reef
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Azul House Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Azul House Reef 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.
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Azul House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Azul House Reef
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 Azul House Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Azul House Reef
Ideal Conditions for Azul House Reef
Water Temp
22.2°C / 72.0°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Azul House Reef
Azul House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.2°C) and January the coldest (12.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026