Brasinho
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) - Brasinho offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Brasinho, tucked away in the Algarve, isn't about deep exploration. This is a shallow wreck, just two meters down, making it perfect for snorkelers or newer divers getting a feel for wrecks without the pressure of depth. The hull pieces are scattered but still discernible, home to an assortment of small gobies darting between the metal and anemones clinging to any available surface. We've spent easy afternoons just finning slowly over the remnants, picking out pipefish camouflaged against the rust. It's a nice, relaxing site for a second dive or if you're keen to practice your buoyancy over something interesting.
Typical Brasinho Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Brasinho
Dive shops near Brasinho
Centro de Ciencias do Mar
Open Waters
Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Brasinho
Brasinho Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Brasinho, 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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