Baixas de Armacao
Protected Area
Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado
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) - Baixas de Armacao offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Baixas de Armacao offers a pleasant reef dive, home to plenty of smaller reef fish and nudibranchs. It’s a site that suits all levels, especially those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic walls. We've often spotted octopuses here, tucked into crevices, along with schools of sea bream. It’s a solid pick for a calm afternoon dive.
Typical Baixas de Armacao 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixas de Armacao
Baixas de Armacao Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baixas de Armacao, 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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