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Pedra do Ginja

The dive site formerly known as "Pedra do J" has been renamed "GINJA" in honor of a friendly and curious resident dusky grouper. This fish is known to approach divers, swimming alongside them throughout the dive. Divers often have the opportunity to encounter a large ray nestled among the sandy areas and boulders at the start of the dive. However, these sand eels quickly retreat as soon as they catch sight of approaching divers. The dive site showcases a captivating assortment of basalt columns, rocks, and boulders, surrounded by white sands. The entry point is located at a depth of approximately 17m, with a maximum depth of 21m. Due to its accessibility and captivating features, GINJA is frequently chosen for double dives as a second dive option after wrecks or deep dives. It is not uncommon to spot two-banded sea bream and zebra bream, along with the stunning rock formations. On occasion, divers may also catch a glimpse of a moray eel or lobster peeking out from their hiding spots. With excellent visibility of 20m, GINJA is suitable for beginner and advanced divers alike. This captivating dive site is situated in Portugal, specifically in Ponta da Galé, Vila Baleira, Porto Santo, Madeira, 9400-005.

Diving Conditions Score for Pedra do Ginja

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Pedra do Ginja

Depth

21m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Pedra do Ginja

Wave Height

0.74m

Wind Speed

1.1 m/s

Water Temp

21.3°C

Visibility

30.76km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

7.05s

Air Temperature

20.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.319567865707434/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 7.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.276269739952717/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Pedra do Ginja 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
15:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.74m (6.95s), Wind: 7.4 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 3.3 m/s

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

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 Ginja

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Pedra do Ginja

January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Ginja

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.4°C / 70.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.2m / 43.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pedra do Ginja

Pedra do Ginja shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.4°C) and January the coldest (13.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 19, 2026

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