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    Ferro da Armação dive site
    19m
    Beginner
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado

    Ferro da Armação

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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) - Ferro da Armação offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 116+ species recorded
    Water15-19°C · warmest June, October, November
    Charactermax 19m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    If you’re just getting your fins wet in the Algarve, Ferro da Armação is a gentle introduction. This site sits at a comfortable 19 meters, perfect for those newer to diving or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon underwater. The main draw here is the old tuna fishing gear scattered on the seabed, now providing shelter for various small critters. We’ve spotted octopus tucked into crevices and schools of sardines shimmering past the rusty metal. It’s not a thrill-a-minute, but it’s a friendly dive with some interesting history.

    Typical Ferro da Armação Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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 Ferro da Armação

    Ferro da Armação Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ferro da Armação, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)

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    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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