Arcanzil
Protected Area
Cabo Espichel
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) - Arcanzil offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water sits around 17°C.
Arcanzil is a shallow, relaxed dive in the Algarve, reaching 13 metres. It's a solid choice for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to the area. Expect to see some of the usual suspects like moray eels, scorpionfish, and perhaps some cuttlefish moving slowly along the bottom. We find it's best as a second dive or for a skills refresher.
Typical Arcanzil Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Arcanzil
Dive shops near Arcanzil
Dive Club Cipreia
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
CNOCA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arcanzil
Arcanzil Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arcanzil, 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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