VidaMar House Reef
VidaMar House Reef, located near Vidamar Resorts Madeira in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is a popular shore dive suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. With its easy accessibility, clear visibility of up to 13m, and absence of strong currents, this dive spot is perfect for novice divers looking to explore the underwater world.
The diverse marine life found at VidaMar House Reef includes Cutlassfish, Bream, Parrot Fish, Wrasse, Sting-ray, Barracuda, and Damselfish. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Deserta's sea lion during your dive.
In addition to being an excellent spot for daytime diving, VidaMar House Reef also offers the opportunity for an amazing night dive experience. So whether you're a beginner diver or an advanced enthusiast, don't miss the chance to explore the underwater wonders of VidaMar House Reef in Madeira.
The diverse marine life found at VidaMar House Reef includes Cutlassfish, Bream, Parrot Fish, Wrasse, Sting-ray, Barracuda, and Damselfish. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Deserta's sea lion during your dive.
In addition to being an excellent spot for daytime diving, VidaMar House Reef also offers the opportunity for an amazing night dive experience. So whether you're a beginner diver or an advanced enthusiast, don't miss the chance to explore the underwater wonders of VidaMar House Reef in Madeira.
Diving Conditions Score for VidaMar House Reef
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for VidaMar House Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for VidaMar House Reef
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
5.9 m/s
Water Temp
21.6°C
Visibility
28.56km
Cloud Cover
12%
Wave Period
8.5s
Air Temperature
18.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for VidaMar House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for VidaMar House Reef
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.2583/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.008803418803419/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at VidaMar House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at VidaMar House Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at VidaMar House Reef 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
8:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.78m (8s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 2.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for VidaMar House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at VidaMar House Reef
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 VidaMar House Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for VidaMar House Reef
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0
November
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for VidaMar House Reef
Water Temp
22.0°C / 71.6°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for VidaMar House Reef
VidaMar House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.0°C) and January the coldest (12.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 18, 2026
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