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Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Discover the Largest Natural Reef in Portugal located in the beautiful waters of Algarve - Armação de Pera. Situated just 4 nautical miles from the coast, this dive site offers depths ranging from 15 to 22 meters. The bay provides optimal protection, creating ideal conditions for diving enthusiasts throughout the year.

Armação de Pera Bay is a haven for marine biodiversity, with over 800 unique species identified in various studies. Delight in encountering a vast array of fish (116 species), invertebrates (649 species), and algae (50 species) during your underwater exploration.

With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you're just starting your diving journey or looking to expand your skills, Armação de Pera Bay offers an unforgettable experience in the crystal-clear waters of Portugal.

Situated in Alcantarilha, Alcantarilha e Pêra, Silves, Faro, 8365-908, Portugal, this stunning dive location is easily accessible and awaits your underwater adventure. Dive into the wonders of the Largest Natural Reef in Portugal today.

Diving Conditions Score for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Depth

19m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

3.1 m/s

Water Temp

20.3°C

Visibility

22.96km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

23°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal
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Dive Score Chart for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.749855072463768/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.597272727272728/10.

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

Sunrise at Maior Recife Natural de Portugal: 06:00
Sunset at Maior Recife Natural de Portugal: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maior Recife Natural de Portugal 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
7:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.44m (5.75s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 1.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

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 Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

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 Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.7°C / 74.7°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 Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

Maior Recife Natural de Portugal shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°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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