Poio Pequeno
Located on the south side of Islet de Cima, this dive site offers a convenient and accessible experience for divers of various skill levels. With a depth range of 8 to 20m, this dive is relatively easy and suitable for beginners and advanced divers alike. While diving, you may encounter a variety of marine life including resident bastard grunts, rays, groupers, morays, different species of breams, stripped mullet, trumpetfish, larger forkbeard, glasseyes, and more. The visibility at this site is typically around 18m, allowing for clear and enjoyable underwater exploration. Whether you're a diving novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this dive site in Portugal is an excellent choice for an underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Poio Pequeno
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Poio Pequeno
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Poio Pequeno
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
10.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.9°C
Visibility
23.14km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
22.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Poio Pequeno
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Dive Score Chart for Poio Pequeno
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.598322147651007/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.71367396593674/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Poio Pequeno: 06:00
Sunset at Poio Pequeno: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Poio Pequeno 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
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.85s), Wind: 4.7 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.84m (7.45s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 7.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Poio PequenoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Poio Pequeno
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 Poio Pequeno
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 Poio Pequeno
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Poio Pequeno
Water Temp
21.4°C / 70.5°F
July
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Poio Pequeno
Poio Pequeno 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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