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Pedra do Cravo

In this underwater dive site situated in Portugal's stunning Albufeira region, divers will discover a captivating landscape reminiscent of unique snowflakes. The sandy seabed is adorned with an array of colorful coral fragments and lavender-hued broken coral, creating a mesmerizing sight.

Diving along the east-west reef, which extends for about 600 meters, divers can explore a series of recesses and reentrances. These natural formations provide sanctuary to a variety of marine life, including lobsters, locust lobsters, sea bream, and forkbeard. The clarity of the water allows for decent visibility of up to 7 meters, revealing a vibrant underwater world.

The dive site gradually slopes down to a maximum depth of 20 meters towards the north, with the sandy bottom reaching a depth of 19 meters. This makes it an ideal destination for beginner divers, as the site is easily accessible and only a short 15-minute boat ride away. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this underwater realm and experience the thrill of diving in Albufeira, Portugal.

Diving Conditions Score for Pedra do Cravo

6.3
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 do Cravo

Depth

20m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Pedra do Cravo

Wave Height

0.74m

Wind Speed

8.1 m/s

Water Temp

18.9°C

Visibility

27.7km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

28.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedra do Cravo
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Dive Score Chart for Pedra do Cravo

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.328948148148147/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.42m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.944708831908831/10.

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

Sunrise at Pedra do Cravo: 06:00
Sunset at Pedra do Cravo: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pedra do Cravo 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
12:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.42m (5.4s), Wind: 3.2 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 3.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pedra do Cravo
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedra do Cravo

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 Cravo

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 do Cravo

January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9
December
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Cravo

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.6°C / 70.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pedra do Cravo

Pedra do Cravo 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 7 hr. ago - Jun 15, 2026

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