Cravo 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) - Cravo Fora offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Cravo Fora sits at a mellow 17 metres, making it a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable with the Algarve's underwater scene. We’ve found it’s usually calm, with reasonable visibility to spot some of the smaller, common Mediterranean fish. Expect to see wrasse, gobies, and maybe an octopus tucked into the rocks. It’s a solid entry-level dive to get fins wet in the area.
Typical Cravo Fora Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cravo Fora
Cravo Fora Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cravo 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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