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Pedra do Lavagante

Explore the breathtaking natural reef with a captivating wall dive. This dive site boasts small recesses and occasional caves, providing the perfect hiding spots for elusive fish species. As you navigate through this underwater wonderland, you'll encounter shy fish and marvel at the vibrant colors of the surrounding fauna, including stunning corals and sponges. Delve deeper and discover a hidden world beneath the rocks, where you'll encounter fascinating marine creatures such as forkbeard and pouting. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and a top depth ranging from 16 to 17 meters, this dive offers a unique underwater experience.

Located just a short 15-minute boat ride from Albufeira's marina, this dive site is conveniently accessible. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of Portugal and experience the thrill of diving in this captivating location. Recommended for advanced divers, this site promises an exceptional adventure that will leave you captivated by the beauty of the underwater realm. With a visibility of 5 meters, you'll have the opportunity to fully appreciate the mesmerizing sights this dive site has to offer. Plan your dive today and make unforgettable memories exploring the depths of Portugal's waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Pedra do Lavagante

6.9
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 Lavagante

Depth

20m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Pedra do Lavagante

Wave Height

0.56m

Wind Speed

19.4 m/s

Water Temp

20°C

Visibility

32.82km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.25s

Air Temperature

23.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.818361581920904/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.889647696476965/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Pedra do Lavagante 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
9:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.5m (5.9s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 5.9 m/s

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

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 Lavagante

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 do Lavagante

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

Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Lavagante

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 do Lavagante

Pedra do Lavagante 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 19, 2026

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