Baía da Armação
Protected Area
Arrabida
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) - Baía da Armação offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Baía da Armação is a gentle introduction to Algarve diving, particularly good for those just getting comfortable in the water. With a consistent depth of 10 metres, it’s a calm, shallow bay perfect for practice dives or extended safety stops. You'll find yourself drifting over sandy patches and rocky outcrops, spotting schools of sea bream and the occasional octopus tucked into crevices. It’s not about big pelagics here, more about slow exploration and enjoying the tranquility. Our pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're dialling in new gear.
Typical Baía da Armação 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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Dive shops near Baía da Armação
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Dive Club Cipreia
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
Palmela Desporto
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baía da Armação
Baía da Armação Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baía da Armação, 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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