Lagoa Azul
The Beach entry at Lagoa Azul is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, making it a perfect spot for shore diving. It also offers easy access for night dives, allowing divers to explore the vibrant marine life that inhabits the sandy areas and rocky formations. Trompete fish, sea horses, turtles, glass eye fish, squirt fish, and enormous schools of sardines can be spotted in these waters, depending on the time of year. With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 18m, Lagoa Azul in Lobata, São Tomé and Príncipe, is a must-visit dive site for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Lagoa Azul
8.7
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lagoa Azul
Depth
16m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Lagoa Azul
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
2.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
8.08km
Cloud Cover
31%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lagoa Azul
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Dive Score Chart for Lagoa Azul
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.576807692307693/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 9.163137741046832/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lagoa Azul: 06:00
Sunset at Lagoa Azul: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lagoa Azul 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
6:00Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.5s), Wind: 1 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lagoa AzulAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lagoa Azul
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 Lagoa Azul
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lagoa Azul
February
Score: 9.9
January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Lagoa Azul
Water Temp
25.8°C / 78.4°F
May
Visibility
14.9m / 48.9ft
July
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lagoa Azul
Lagoa Azul shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.8°C) and December the coldest (21.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). July is usually the driest month with 1.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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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