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Península dos Covos

Peninsula dos Covos, located in front of Cova Redonda Beach next to Armação de Pêra in Portugal, offers divers a fantastic opportunity to explore its rich underwater world. This dive site is conveniently accessible from the beach, making it easy for beginners to get started.

Divers will be delighted by the abundance of marine life at Peninsula dos Covos. The area serves as a maternity zone for many fish species, providing a unique opportunity to observe the various stages of their lifecycle. Additionally, divers can encounter a diverse array of crustaceans, including the elusive spider crab, as well as different types of mollusks.

With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 6 meters, Peninsula dos Covos provides a safe and enjoyable diving experience for divers of all skill levels, especially beginners. Whether you're new to diving or a seasoned enthusiast, this dive site promises a memorable underwater adventure.

For those planning a diving trip to Peninsula dos Covos, the Vilalara Thalassa Resort in Porches, Lagoa, Faro is conveniently located nearby. Explore the breathtaking underwater world of Peninsula dos Covos and create unforgettable diving memories in this stunning part of Portugal.

Diving Conditions Score for Península dos Covos

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Península dos Covos

Depth

6m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Península dos Covos

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

6.3 m/s

Water Temp

20.4°C

Visibility

22.96km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5.1s

Air Temperature

21.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Península dos Covos
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Dive Score Chart for Península dos Covos

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.8827/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.644210526315788/10.

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

Sunrise at Península dos Covos: 06:00
Sunset at Península dos Covos: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Península dos Covos 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
7:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.2s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Península dos Covos
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Península dos Covos

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 Península dos Covos

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.4/10

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

Best Months for Península dos Covos

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Península dos Covos

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.1°C / 79.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.0m / 49.2ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Península dos Covos

Península dos Covos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (9.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.1m 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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