Baixa do Alex
Experience easy diving at a depth range of 24 to 26 meters in a sheltered and current-free area near the port entrance. With its moderate orientation challenge, this dive site located near Ilha do Porto Santo, Porto Santo, Madeira, 9400-174, Portugal offers excellent diving conditions for advanced divers. Enjoy impressive visibility of 20 to 30 meters while exploring the rich marine life including groupers, various species of breams and puffers, damselfish, Turkish wrasse, parrotfish, and arrow crabs. Discover this captivating dive spot that showcases the beauty of Portugal's underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Baixa do Alex
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Baixa do Alex
Depth
20m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Baixa do Alex
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
9.7 m/s
Water Temp
22.7°C
Visibility
31.9km
Cloud Cover
60%
Wave Period
7.4s
Air Temperature
22.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baixa do Alex
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Dive Score Chart for Baixa do Alex
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.086588888888889/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.8335713286713275/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Baixa do Alex: 06:00
Sunset at Baixa do Alex: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Baixa do Alex 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.5s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 6.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baixa do AlexAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baixa do Alex
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 Baixa do Alex
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baixa do Alex
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Baixa do Alex
Water Temp
21.4°C / 70.5°F
July
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baixa do Alex
Baixa do Alex shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.4°C) and January the coldest (13.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). January 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: 2 hr. ago - Jul 6, 2026
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