Gruta dos Pampos
This location is in close proximity to our renowned wreck dive site, The River Gurara. The underwater cave boasts a spacious entrance that gradually splits into two passages. As you navigate through these passages, you will encounter cracks and small walls that are home to a variety of fascinating marine life, including Conger eels, small crabs, shrimp, and other captivating species.
With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive spot is suitable for divers of all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Situated in Portugal, specifically in Castelo, Sesimbra, Setúbal, this captivating dive destination offers an unforgettable experience for divers seeking to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful country.
With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive spot is suitable for divers of all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Situated in Portugal, specifically in Castelo, Sesimbra, Setúbal, this captivating dive destination offers an unforgettable experience for divers seeking to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful country.
Diving Conditions Score for Gruta dos Pampos
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gruta dos Pampos
Depth
15m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Gruta dos Pampos
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
7.4 m/s
Water Temp
16.9°C
Visibility
23.2km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
7.5s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gruta dos Pampos
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Dive Score Chart for Gruta dos Pampos
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.639297046413501/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 5.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.1372333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gruta dos Pampos: 06:00
Sunset at Gruta dos Pampos: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gruta dos Pampos 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
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.16m (7.9s), Wind: 5.2 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gruta dos PamposAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gruta dos Pampos
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 Gruta dos Pampos
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 Gruta dos Pampos
January
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Gruta dos Pampos
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
July
Visibility
15.3m / 50.2ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gruta dos Pampos
Gruta dos Pampos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.7°C) and January the coldest (8.2°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 18, 2026
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