Pedra da Lagoa
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.
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Diving Conditions Score for Pedra da Lagoa
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.9m (9.9s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 2.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedra da LagoaAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pedra da Lagoa
Ideal Conditions for Pedra da Lagoa
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
July
Visibility
15.3m / 50.2ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026