Prego
Prego is a popular dive site located off Angeiras, Portugal. This high rock offers a diverse underwater experience, with a sandy bottom at about 20 meters and the peak reaching around 9 meters deep. Accessible only by boat, it is a great destination for beginner divers.
Divers exploring Prego can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including pans, sea bream, rockfish, and sea bass. The rock itself is teeming with various types of anemones, sponges, razors, and octopus. The abundance of macro life makes it a perfect spot for observing the underwater ecosystem.
This dive site is characterized by its typical rock formation, which allows divers to undertake a long and circular circuit. The underwater landscape is adorned with vibrant anemones and yellow sponges, creating a visually stunning experience. A notable feature of Prego is a narrow passage between two elevated areas of the rock, providing an opportunity to cross to the opposite side. Divers should pay close attention to the crack in the rock, as it often reveals sightings of sea bass. Many consider Prego to be the best rock dive in the area.
With easy dive planning and navigation, Prego offers a relatively straightforward diving experience. While surface currents are frequent, bottom currents are virtually nonexistent. The average visibility at this dive site is around 5 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater splendor. As the water temperature averages around 13ºC / 55,4ºF, it is recommended to wear a 7mm isothermal suit.
The best time to visit Prego is between June and September, when the diving conditions are optimal. Whether you're a beginner diver or an experienced enthusiast, this captivating dive site is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Divers exploring Prego can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including pans, sea bream, rockfish, and sea bass. The rock itself is teeming with various types of anemones, sponges, razors, and octopus. The abundance of macro life makes it a perfect spot for observing the underwater ecosystem.
This dive site is characterized by its typical rock formation, which allows divers to undertake a long and circular circuit. The underwater landscape is adorned with vibrant anemones and yellow sponges, creating a visually stunning experience. A notable feature of Prego is a narrow passage between two elevated areas of the rock, providing an opportunity to cross to the opposite side. Divers should pay close attention to the crack in the rock, as it often reveals sightings of sea bass. Many consider Prego to be the best rock dive in the area.
With easy dive planning and navigation, Prego offers a relatively straightforward diving experience. While surface currents are frequent, bottom currents are virtually nonexistent. The average visibility at this dive site is around 5 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater splendor. As the water temperature averages around 13ºC / 55,4ºF, it is recommended to wear a 7mm isothermal suit.
The best time to visit Prego is between June and September, when the diving conditions are optimal. Whether you're a beginner diver or an experienced enthusiast, this captivating dive site is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Diving Conditions Score for Prego
4.8
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Prego
Depth
20m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Prego
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
Water Temp
15.7°C
Visibility
2.5km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
7.8s
Air Temperature
17.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Prego
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Dive Score Chart for Prego
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.303866666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 6.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.407761229314421/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Prego: 06:00
Sunset at Prego: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Prego 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.8s), Wind: 6.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 3.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PregoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Prego
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 Prego
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Prego
January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 7.6
Ideal Conditions for Prego
Water Temp
22.1°C / 71.8°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Prego
Prego shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.1°C) and January the coldest (7.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 19, 2026
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