Pedra do Cravo
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.42m (5.4s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedra do CravoAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pedra do Cravo
Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Cravo
Water Temp
21.6°C / 70.9°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
February
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 7 hr. ago - Jun 15, 2026