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Pedra da Oura

Discover the captivating beauty of 'Spider Reef', renowned for its abundance of mesmerizing spider crabs and a diverse array of gorgonians. Immerse yourself in an underwater wonderland as you explore this natural reef, a magnificent slab standing at an impressive height of 2 meters. Dive into the depths and experience the thrill of specialties like nitrox and deep diving!

Prepare to be awestruck as you encounter a remarkable assortment of gorgonians that can grow to remarkable sizes, accompanied by vibrant colored sponges. Keep an eye out for the occasional appearance of European spiny lobsters and common lobsters, gracefully adorning the stone slabs.

Heading southwest to northeast, the entire reef takes on a striking north-south formation. Towards the north, a series of small rocks gradually ascend, culminating at a depth of 6 meters at the pinnacle. Beneath the sandy terrain lies the maximum depth of 11 meters. This remarkable reef boasts an extraordinary diversity that caters to divers of all skill levels.

Prepare for an unforgettable dive experience in Portugal's Spider Reef. Dive in and explore the marvels of the underwater world, just a stone's throw away from Clube Praia da Oura, Rua de Oliveira Martins, Oura, Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-604, Portugal.

Visibility: 5m | Max depth: 11m | Recommended Diver Level: Beginner

Diving Conditions Score for Pedra da Oura

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Pedra da Oura

Depth

11m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Pedra da Oura

Wave Height

0.42m

Wind Speed

2.5 m/s

Water Temp

20.3°C

Visibility

39.92km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

23.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.108821468926553/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.569167217630856/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Pedra da Oura 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
7:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.38m (5.9s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 2.1 m/s

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

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 Oura

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

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

Best Months for Pedra da Oura

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Pedra da Oura

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.7°C / 74.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pedra da Oura

Pedra da Oura shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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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