Almas
Protected Area
Ria Formosa
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) - Almas offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water sits around 17°C.
Almas offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. The site features a mix of rocky outcrops and sandy patches, with small schools of fish like bream and sardines often present. We find it’s a good spot for observing smaller crustaceans tucked into crevices. Visibility is typically decent here, making for a pleasant, easy dive.
Typical Almas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Centro de Ciencias do Mar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Almas
Almas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Almas, 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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