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Pedra da Lagoa

This dive site is known as "Pedra da Lagoa" and is located in Portugal. It offers a unique diving experience with its two rocks positioned approximately 20m to 30m apart. This spot is highly recommended for experienced divers due to the sea conditions, often accompanied by a mild current.

As you explore the underwater world here, you will encounter a diverse range of marine life. The canyon forming shelves of the larger rock provide a habitat for lobsters, rock crabs, Mediterranean slipper lobsters, octopuses, and numerous conger eels. These fascinating creatures make this dive site truly exceptional.

With an average visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 28m, "Pedra da Lagoa" allows divers to fully immerse themselves in its vibrant underwater world. As you approach the larger rock, you will be mesmerized by the presence of seabreams, triggerfish, and the occasional school of pouts.

The two rocks of this dive site are teeming with life, creating a colorful spectacle. The predominant colors are yellow, red, orange, and purple, thanks to the various species of sponges, soft corals, and sea urchins.

In mainland Portugal, "Pedra da Lagoa" is renowned as a dive site that offers a remarkable diversity of marine life for observation. This dive location is highly regarded by divers seeking to witness a wide variety of underwater species.

Experience "Pedra da Lagoa" and dive into the enchanting world beneath the waters of Portugal. Discover the wonders of marine life in this captivating dive spot, exclusively offered by divechamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for Pedra da Lagoa

6.4
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 Pedra da Lagoa

Depth

28m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Pedra da Lagoa

Wave Height

0.9m

Wind Speed

3 m/s

Water Temp

16.5°C

Visibility

22.56km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

9.9s

Air Temperature

18.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedra da Lagoa
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Dive Score Chart for Pedra da Lagoa

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.330172727272728/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.8141047138047135/10.

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

Sunrise at Pedra da Lagoa: 06:00
Sunset at Pedra da Lagoa: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pedra da Lagoa 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
6:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.9m (9.9s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pedra da Lagoa
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedra da Lagoa

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 da Lagoa

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 Pedra da Lagoa

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

Ideal Conditions for Pedra da Lagoa

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.7°C / 72.9°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 Pedra da Lagoa

Pedra da Lagoa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.7°C) and January the coldest (8.2°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 14, 2026

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