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Quintal da Maria Luisa

Quintal da Maria Luisa is a stunning underwater garden located in Portugal. As its name suggests, this dive site features a vibrant array of gorgonians and anemones, creating a picturesque scene against the sedimentary rock of the ocean floor. The benthic garden is teeming with a diverse range of marine life, including rays, crabs, and a wide variety of fish.

With a maximum depth of 12m and visibility up to 7m, Quintal da Maria Luisa is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its convenient location in Urbanização Solário da Praia, Armação de Pêra, Silves, Faro, makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Quintal da Maria Luisa, an underwater paradise that will leave you in awe. Join us for an unforgettable diving adventure in Portugal's captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Quintal da Maria Luisa

8.1
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Quintal da Maria Luisa

Depth

12m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Quintal da Maria Luisa

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

8.7 m/s

Water Temp

20.8°C

Visibility

22.96km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5.3s

Air Temperature

25.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Quintal da Maria Luisa
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Dive Score Chart for Quintal da Maria Luisa

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.96/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.714210526315789/10.

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

Sunrise at Quintal da Maria Luisa: 06:00
Sunset at Quintal da Maria Luisa: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Quintal da Maria Luisa 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: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.2s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 1.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Quintal da Maria Luisa
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Quintal da Maria Luisa

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 Quintal da Maria Luisa

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 Quintal da Maria Luisa

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

Ideal Conditions for Quintal da Maria Luisa

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°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 Quintal da Maria Luisa

Quintal da Maria Luisa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (9.2°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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