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Baleeira

Baleeira, located in Portugal, is a picturesque bay boasting a small beach covered in smooth stones. This dive site is particularly suited for beginners and those looking to try diving for the first time. While most divers access the site via boat, it is also possible to start your dive directly from the beach.

Upon descending into the depths, you will be greeted by a kaleidoscope of marine life inhabiting the crevices. Here, you can spot triggerfish, seabreams, anemones of various kinds, soft corals, nudibranchs, red mullets, and cuttlefish, among others.

If you choose to approach the site from the shore, head south to reach a depth of approximately 15 meters. On this route, you will encounter fascinating species such as red mullet, seabreams, halibut, cuttlefish, redhead, and pipefish. Delve into the seagrass, and you may even be lucky enough to spot seahorses hidden amongst its fronds. Every dive at Baleeira promises an intriguing and serene experience.

With a visibility of approximately 8 meters and a maximum depth of 11 meters, the bay of Baleeira is the perfect location for novice divers seeking to explore the wonders of the underwater world. It is conveniently situated close to Acesso à praia da Baleeira, Castelo, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-085, Portugal.

Diving Conditions Score for Baleeira

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Baleeira

Depth

11m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Baleeira

Wave Height

1.12m

Wind Speed

9.8 m/s

Water Temp

17.2°C

Visibility

23.44km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.9s

Air Temperature

24.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baleeira
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Dive Score Chart for Baleeira

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.385618428184282/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.711232492997198/10.

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

Sunrise at Baleeira: 06:00
Sunset at Baleeira: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Baleeira 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.15s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Baleeira
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baleeira

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 Baleeira

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

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

Best Months for Baleeira

January
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 7.7

Ideal Conditions for Baleeira

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.4°C / 72.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.3m / 50.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Baleeira

Baleeira shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.4°C) and January the coldest (7.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 21, 2026

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