Santa Eulália
Santa Eulalia, located in Albufeira, Portugal, is the premier dive spot for divers of all levels. With its accessible depth and diverse marine life, it offers an unforgettable underwater experience. This natural aquarium, with a maximum depth of 12 meters, provides excellent visibility of up to 6 meters, allowing divers to witness the abundant fauna and flora that the Algarve region has to offer.
At Santa Eulalia, divers can marvel at a wide variety of marine species, including the elusive sea horses. This dive site, shaped like an egg, ensures easy navigation with a shallow top at 8 meters and a sandy bottom at 12 meters.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, Santa Eulalia caters to all skill levels. Its proximity to Olhos de Água, Albufeira, makes it a convenient location for diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of Santa Eulalia and explore the captivating beauty of Portugal's aquatic realm.
At Santa Eulalia, divers can marvel at a wide variety of marine species, including the elusive sea horses. This dive site, shaped like an egg, ensures easy navigation with a shallow top at 8 meters and a sandy bottom at 12 meters.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, Santa Eulalia caters to all skill levels. Its proximity to Olhos de Água, Albufeira, makes it a convenient location for diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of Santa Eulalia and explore the captivating beauty of Portugal's aquatic realm.
Diving Conditions Score for Santa Eulália
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Santa Eulália
Depth
12m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Santa Eulália
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
4.1 m/s
Water Temp
21°C
Visibility
4.3km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Santa Eulália
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Dive Score Chart for Santa Eulália
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.517530409356727/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.23025641025641/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Santa Eulália : 06:00
Sunset at Santa Eulália : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Santa Eulália 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
6:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.7s), Wind: 4.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 2.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Santa Eulália Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Santa Eulália
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 Santa Eulália
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 Santa Eulália
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Santa Eulália
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 Santa Eulália
Santa Eulália 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 22, 2026
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