Baía da Flandres
Discover a serene dive-spot teeming with vibrant marine life. Begin your underwater adventure at the picturesque bay and uncover the captivating remains of the English shipwreck, the Camrose. As you circumnavigate the majestic "Cavalete Rock" before returning to the bay, seize the opportunity to explore a small shallow cavern, provided your air supply allows.
Exercise caution to avoid any contact with venomous red/brown scorpion fish and spiny sea-urchins.
Located in Portugal, this dive site offers a visibility of 11m and reaches a maximum depth of 12m. With its beginner-friendly level, it serves as the perfect destination for divers of all skill levels. Plan your next dive in the enchanting waters near Berlengas, Peniche, Leiria, Portugal.
Exercise caution to avoid any contact with venomous red/brown scorpion fish and spiny sea-urchins.
Located in Portugal, this dive site offers a visibility of 11m and reaches a maximum depth of 12m. With its beginner-friendly level, it serves as the perfect destination for divers of all skill levels. Plan your next dive in the enchanting waters near Berlengas, Peniche, Leiria, Portugal.
Diving Conditions Score for Baía da Flandres
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Baía da Flandres
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Baía da Flandres
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
17.8°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baía da Flandres
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Dive Score Chart for Baía da Flandres
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.003333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.503333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Baía da Flandres: 06:00
Sunset at Baía da Flandres: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Baía da Flandres 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.06m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baía da FlandresAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baía da Flandres
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 Baía da Flandres
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baía da Flandres
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Baía da Flandres
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baía da Flandres
Baía da Flandres shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.9°C) and December the coldest (19.9°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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