Armacao Nova
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) - Armacao Nova offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Armação Nova is a good spot for a relaxed dive in the Algarve. The site offers a mix of small rocky outcrops and sandy patches, providing shelter for octopus and various gobies. It's an ideal choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive, with generally calm conditions and modest currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Armacao Nova
Armacao Nova Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Armacao Nova, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
65°F · Range: 16.7–20.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wind Speed
8.24 m/s
16.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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