ACOR
Protected Area
Cabo Raso
Why dive here
With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - ACOR offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 17°C.
The ACOR wreck, a trawler that met its end in 1954 when it ran aground and exploded, now lies at a very manageable 20 meters. It’s an approachable wreck for divers with some experience, not too deep and generally decent visibility. What you get here is a proper penetration experience, with the hull largely intact and swim-throughs inviting exploration. Look for the schools of sea bream that often hang around the superstructure, and we've seen moray eels peeking from crevices in the engine room. It’s a good spot if you’re keen on exploring a bit of maritime history rather than just observing reef life.
Typical ACOR Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ACOR
Dive shops near ACOR
Clube Naval de Cascais
CascaisDive
GRUPO RECREATIVO DE MATOS CHEIRINHOS
Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center
SPOT Freedive
Dive Club Cipreia - Outprostore LISBOA/ALFRAGIDE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ACOR
ACOR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ACOR, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (38.25, -9.07) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
16.71°C
62°F
Air Temperature
18.97°C
66°F
Wind Speed
9.58 m/s
18.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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