Recifes Artificiais Grandes
This dive site, located in Portugal, consists of artificial concrete structures created by IPIMAR in 2000. It is composed of four modules with approximately 10 to 15 meters between them. The purpose of these structures is to help repopulate the area with various marine species such as sea bream, conger eel, groupers, gobies, spider crabs, and moray eels.
With a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers with Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification. It offers an excellent opportunity for multilevel diving due to the depth and the height of the 9-meter cement blocks. The route to this site takes approximately 20 minutes from the marina of Albufeira, allowing divers to enjoy captivating views of the Portuguese coast along the way.
The visibility here is approximately 6 meters, providing divers with a clear view of the underwater surroundings. Whether you are an experienced diver or seeking to enhance your diving skills, this dive site is an ideal choice. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique underwater landscape and explore the fascinating marine life it holds.
With a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers with Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification. It offers an excellent opportunity for multilevel diving due to the depth and the height of the 9-meter cement blocks. The route to this site takes approximately 20 minutes from the marina of Albufeira, allowing divers to enjoy captivating views of the Portuguese coast along the way.
The visibility here is approximately 6 meters, providing divers with a clear view of the underwater surroundings. Whether you are an experienced diver or seeking to enhance your diving skills, this dive site is an ideal choice. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique underwater landscape and explore the fascinating marine life it holds.
Diving Conditions Score for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Depth
30m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
14.9 m/s
Water Temp
20.5°C
Visibility
33.72km
Cloud Cover
82%
Wave Period
4.9s
Air Temperature
23.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
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Dive Score Chart for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.406233062330625/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.555925925925926/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Recifes Artificiais Grandes: 06:00
Sunset at Recifes Artificiais Grandes: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Recifes Artificiais Grandes 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
11:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.64m (6.15s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 6.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Recifes Artificiais GrandesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Recifes Artificiais Grandes
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 Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Water Temp
23.7°C / 74.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Recifes Artificiais Grandes shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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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