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Farilhão da Cova

Discover an enchanting islet adorned with a stunning gorgonian wall, offering thrilling opportunities for cave exploration. The rocky bottom of this dive site provides a captivating backdrop for observing large schools of fish gracefully maneuvering around the rock formation. Keep an eye out for the impressive forkbeards and triggerfish, as they fiercely guard their territories within these caves. Notably, one of the caves even boasts a refreshing freshwater spring.

While immersing yourself in this underwater wonderland, exercise caution to avoid encounters with venomous scorpion fish, prickly sea urchins, and territorial triggerfish. These creatures add an element of intrigue and excitement to the diving experience.

Located in Portugal, specifically near Farilhões, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 18m and visibility that extends up to 12m. Due to the intricate nature of the caves and the potential challenges they present, this site is recommended for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience.

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at this extraordinary location, where the beauty of the underwater world meets the thrill of exploration. Dive into the depths of this dive site, immersing yourself in the wonders of nature that await.

Diving Conditions Score for Farilhão da Cova

5.3
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Farilhão da Cova

Depth

18m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Farilhão da Cova

Wave Height

1.06m

Wind Speed

22 m/s

Water Temp

18.5°C

Visibility

16.06km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

6.25s

Air Temperature

19.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Farilhão da Cova
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Dive Score Chart for Farilhão da Cova

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.550877192982456/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.560362365591397/10.

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

Sunrise at Farilhão da Cova: 06:00
Sunset at Farilhão da Cova: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Farilhão da Cova 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
2:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.2s), Wind: 6.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
12:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.65s), Wind: 7.9 m/s

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Best Day
12:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 7.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Farilhão da Cova
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Farilhão da Cova

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 Farilhão da Cova

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 Farilhão da Cova

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Farilhão da Cova

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.9°C / 75.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Farilhão da Cova

Farilhão da Cova 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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