Baleeira
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.15s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 2.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BaleeiraAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baleeira
Ideal Conditions for Baleeira
Water Temp
22.4°C / 72.3°F
July
Visibility
15.3m / 50.2ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026