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Paredes do Cabo

The "Cable Walls" dive site is conveniently situated near the magnificent Cabo Espichel cliff in Portugal. With a maximum depth of 18m and an average visibility of 8m, this site offers an ideal diving experience for beginners. One of its standout features is the presence of remnants from the River Gurara wreck, adding an intriguing element to the dive. The stern portion of the wreck can be found approximately 100m to the south.

This dive site is known for providing a safe haven for various species, allowing them to grow and seek protection from larger predators. Divers can encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Cuttlefish, red mullets, seabreams, and more.

Exploring the wall, divers will come across a small cave aptly named "the chapel." However, only one diver at a time is allowed to venture into it while being mindful not to disturb any sediment. The cave is teeming with hidden treasures, such as cuttlefish, red mullets, and shrimp nestled within the crevices. Additionally, the wall is adorned with magnificent gorgonians and a wide array of nudibranchs. In just one dive, divers can observe an impressive average of 20 different species of nudibranchs. This gentle and tranquil dive makes it an excellent site for underwater photography enthusiasts.

For those seeking this thrilling diving experience, the Cable Walls dive site is conveniently located near Castelo, Sesimbra, and Setúbal in Portugal.

Diving Conditions Score for Paredes do Cabo

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Paredes do Cabo

Depth

18m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Paredes do Cabo

Wave Height

1.08m

Wind Speed

9.7 m/s

Water Temp

17.2°C

Visibility

23.44km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.9s

Air Temperature

25.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Paredes do Cabo
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Dive Score Chart for Paredes do Cabo

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.385618428184282/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.711232492997198/10.

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

Sunrise at Paredes do Cabo: 06:00
Sunset at Paredes do Cabo: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Paredes do Cabo 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
9:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.15s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Paredes do Cabo
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Paredes do Cabo

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 Paredes do Cabo

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 Paredes do Cabo

January
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 7.7

Ideal Conditions for Paredes do Cabo

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.9°C / 73.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.3m / 50.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Paredes do Cabo

Paredes do Cabo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.9°C) and January the coldest (8.4°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.

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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