Pedra do Avião
This dive site, located in Portugal, is known as "The Airplane Wing" due to its unique shape resembling an airplane wing. Despite its small size, this spot is teeming with marine life, making it a popular refuge for various species.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter a vibrant ecosystem, including anthias, wrasses, lobsters, soft corals, spirographs, ceriantos, poutsBlény, and sea bream. The visibility at this site is around 5 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty. With a maximum depth of 42 meters, this dive is recommended for expert divers who are comfortable at greater depths.
Discover the wonders of "The Airplane Wing" dive site in Portugal and immerse yourself in the rich diversity of marine life that calls this spot home.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter a vibrant ecosystem, including anthias, wrasses, lobsters, soft corals, spirographs, ceriantos, poutsBlény, and sea bream. The visibility at this site is around 5 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty. With a maximum depth of 42 meters, this dive is recommended for expert divers who are comfortable at greater depths.
Discover the wonders of "The Airplane Wing" dive site in Portugal and immerse yourself in the rich diversity of marine life that calls this spot home.
Diving Conditions Score for Pedra do Avião
5.6
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pedra do Avião
Depth
42m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
expert
Weather Conditions for Pedra do Avião
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
5.1 m/s
Water Temp
16.8°C
Visibility
21.04km
Cloud Cover
92%
Wave Period
8.3s
Air Temperature
17.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedra do Avião
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Dive Score Chart for Pedra do Avião
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.313299196787147/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.950753692614771/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pedra do Avião: 06:00
Sunset at Pedra do Avião: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pedra do Avião 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.1m (8.3s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedra do AviãoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedra do Avião
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 do Avião
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pedra do Avião
January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Avião
Water Temp
23.2°C / 73.8°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pedra do Avião
Pedra do Avião shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.2°C) and January the coldest (7.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 18, 2026
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