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Parcel

Located 4 nautical miles from the Viana do Castelo bar in Portugal, this dive site offers a unique underwater experience. The bank is characterized by a rocky bottom formed by lush rocks that create slabs and blocks with passages in between. Divers can explore this fascinating terrain at a minimum depth of 18 meters, with the opportunity to choose from various routes and profiles. In addition to the captivating rock formations, the visibility at this spot is generally good, allowing for clear views of the diverse marine life.

Divers will have the chance to observe a wide variety of species, including vibrant sponges, graceful sea-fans, fascinating echinoderms, and intriguing crustaceans. Schools of seabreams and elusive congers also inhabit the area, making it a truly captivating dive.

With a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers who are comfortable exploring deeper waters. The visibility typically reaches up to 10 meters, providing ample opportunity to appreciate the underwater scenery and marine biodiversity.

Discover the beauty of this dive site located in Portugal, where the underwater world unveils its wonders through an extraordinary mix of rock formations and captivating marine life. Dive into this unique experience and unleash your inner adventurer.

Diving Conditions Score for Parcel

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Parcel

Depth

22m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Parcel

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

1.1 m/s

Water Temp

15.5°C

Visibility

15.58km

Cloud Cover

91%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

20.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Parcel
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Dive Score Chart for Parcel

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.007855297157622/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.35016393442623/10.

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

Sunrise at Parcel: 06:00
Sunset at Parcel: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Parcel 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
8:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.45s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Parcel
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Parcel

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 Parcel

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Parcel

January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Parcel

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.0°C / 71.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.1m / 56.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Parcel

Parcel shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.0°C) and January the coldest (7.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 21, 2026

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