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Santa Eulalia 2

Located just 200 meters from Santa Eulalia I, this dive site in Portugal offers similar characteristics and is perfect for divers of all levels. The abundant marine life includes plentiful species such as grey triggerfish, conger eels, and octopuses. Venture away from the vibrant reef and towards the sandy areas, and you may even catch a glimpse of rays partially buried in the sand.

With a convenient North-South orientation, this reef can be fully explored in a single dive. Its maximum depth of 12 meters and shallow areas reaching 8 meters make it an excellent choice for beginners and night dives. With a visibility of approximately 6 meters, divers can fully appreciate the beauty and diversity of this underwater wonderland.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating dive site just a stone's throw away from Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Faro, 8200-169, Portugal.

Diving Conditions Score for Santa Eulalia 2

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Santa Eulalia 2

Depth

12m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Santa Eulalia 2

Wave Height

0.48m

Wind Speed

4.5 m/s

Water Temp

19°C

Visibility

30.72km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

7.1s

Air Temperature

29.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Santa Eulalia 2
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Dive Score Chart for Santa Eulalia 2

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.164747474747474/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.486404199475066/10.

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

Sunrise at Santa Eulalia 2: 06:00
Sunset at Santa Eulalia 2: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Santa Eulalia 2 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
6:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.6s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Santa Eulalia 2
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Santa Eulalia 2

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 Eulalia 2

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 Santa Eulalia 2

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Santa Eulalia 2

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.6m / 47.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Santa Eulalia 2

Santa Eulalia 2 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (9.4°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 30, 2026

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