Pedra do Leão
Welcome to our dive site in Portugal, where you can explore a fascinating underwater world next to a rocky wall that resembles a majestic lion. This site offers an exciting diving experience with a wide underneath passage that runs through the rock formation. As you explore, you'll notice smaller rocks adorned with vibrant algae, creating a picturesque underwater landscape.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse marine life that inhabits this dive site. You'll encounter schools of fish including the elegant white Seabreams, Seabass, and Pouts. Look up to the roof of the passage and along its sides to admire the colorful display of anemones, soft corals, and nudibranchs.
This immersive diving experience provides a visibility of approximately 8 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, this site is suitable for advanced divers who are eager to explore its hidden treasures.
Located near Calhau da Cova, Trilho da Falésia, Casal do Risco, Castelo, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-333, Portugal, this dive site offers convenient access for those seeking underwater adventures in this picturesque region. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves as you discover the wonders of this captivating dive site.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse marine life that inhabits this dive site. You'll encounter schools of fish including the elegant white Seabreams, Seabass, and Pouts. Look up to the roof of the passage and along its sides to admire the colorful display of anemones, soft corals, and nudibranchs.
This immersive diving experience provides a visibility of approximately 8 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, this site is suitable for advanced divers who are eager to explore its hidden treasures.
Located near Calhau da Cova, Trilho da Falésia, Casal do Risco, Castelo, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-333, Portugal, this dive site offers convenient access for those seeking underwater adventures in this picturesque region. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves as you discover the wonders of this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Pedra do Leão
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 Leão
Depth
12m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pedra do Leão
Wave Height
1.02m
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
Water Temp
17.4°C
Visibility
23.2km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
8.25s
Air Temperature
17.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedra do Leão
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Dive Score Chart for Pedra do Leão
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.3867489711934144/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.83882734530938/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pedra do Leão: 06:00
Sunset at Pedra do Leão: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pedra do Leão 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
10:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.98m (8.1s), Wind: 6.2 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.98m (8.2s), Wind: 5.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedra do LeãoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedra do Leão
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 Leão
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 Leão
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Pedra do Leão
Water Temp
24.5°C / 76.1°F
July
Visibility
15.8m / 51.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pedra do Leão
Pedra do Leão shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.5°C) and January the coldest (8.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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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