Balanciais Fora
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) - Balanciais Fora offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Balanciais Fora is a good intermediate dive, sitting comfortably at 19 metres. It’s primarily a rocky reef system, meaning you’ll spend your bottom time navigating around boulders and cracks. We’ve had some pleasant encounters with octopus here, usually tucked away in a crevice, and the wrasse are always darting in and out of the kelp. Visibility can be a little variable, depending on the day and recent weather, but when it’s good, the light plays nicely through the water, illuminating the small crabs and nudibranchs clinging to the rocks. It’s a solid choice for divers looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic walls.
Typical Balanciais Fora Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Balanciais Fora
Balanciais Fora Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Balanciais Fora, 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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