Baixa do Lobo
One of the highlights of this dive site is the frequent sighting of the rarest seal in the world - the Monk Seal, also known as Lobo Marinho in Portuguese.
Divers will be treated to a captivating underwater landscape with a vast rock platform situated 14 meters below the surface. The northern side of the platform descends to a depth of 30 meters, while the east and west slopes reach depths of 40 meters.
Exploring this underwater mountain begins at the summit and continues along the steep slope. As you venture deeper, you'll come across branches of black coral on the north and east slopes. The area teems with life, including large breams and dentex. A massive school of bastard grunt and salemas can be found close to the 30-meter mark. Among the rocks, you'll discover morays, trumpet fish, and giant anemones. Keep your eyes peeled as this dive site has the potential to surprise you with incredible encounters.
With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive is best suited for experienced divers. Located in Portugal, close to Estreito, 9200-038, this dive site offers a unique diving opportunity for those seeking underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Baixa do Lobo
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Baixa do Lobo
Depth
30m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Baixa do Lobo
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
26.9 m/s
Water Temp
22.1°C
Visibility
26.06km
Cloud Cover
96%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
21.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Baixa do Lobo
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.84725768321513/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.298717948717949/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Baixa do Lobo 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.44m (7.05s), Wind: 4 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baixa do LoboAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baixa do Lobo
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 Lobo
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baixa do Lobo
Ideal Conditions for Baixa do Lobo
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baixa do Lobo
Baixa do Lobo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.3°C) and December the coldest (19.3°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