Pedra Boa
Pedra Boa is an extension of the popular Two Anchors dive site. It features a wall formation that stretches from east to west, gradually sloping towards the southwest. This dive site is characterized by its smooth rock surface, with minimal loose stones.
Divers exploring Pedra Boa will encounter a variety of marine life. The cracks and crevices of the reef provide shelter to crabs, morays, and spider crabs. Additionally, vibrant gorgonians, sea pens, and yellow sponges adorn the wall, their branches reaching out in all directions.
With a maximum depth of 20 meters on the sandy bottom, the wall rises to a height of 16 to 17 meters. The visibility here is around 7 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater scenery.
Pedra Boa is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. It is conveniently located just a short 15-minute boat ride from the Albufeira marina, in Albufeira, Portugal.
Divers exploring Pedra Boa will encounter a variety of marine life. The cracks and crevices of the reef provide shelter to crabs, morays, and spider crabs. Additionally, vibrant gorgonians, sea pens, and yellow sponges adorn the wall, their branches reaching out in all directions.
With a maximum depth of 20 meters on the sandy bottom, the wall rises to a height of 16 to 17 meters. The visibility here is around 7 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater scenery.
Pedra Boa is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. It is conveniently located just a short 15-minute boat ride from the Albufeira marina, in Albufeira, Portugal.
Diving Conditions Score for Pedra Boa
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pedra Boa
Depth
20m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pedra Boa
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
21.4°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedra Boa
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Dive Score Chart for Pedra Boa
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.18/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.68/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pedra Boa: 06:00
Sunset at Pedra Boa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pedra Boa 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.44m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedra BoaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedra Boa
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 Pedra Boa
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pedra Boa
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9
December
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Pedra Boa
Water Temp
21.6°C / 70.9°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pedra Boa
Pedra Boa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.6°C) and January the coldest (10.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 7, 2026
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