Forte da Baralha
Protected Area
Cabo Espichel
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) - Forte da Baralha offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Forte da Baralha offers a straightforward dive, topping out at a modest 15 meters. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for something a bit more relaxed. You’ll find yourself exploring around the old fort walls, which have become a sort of artificial reef over time. We’ve seen octopuses tucked into crevices there, and often schools of sea bream cruise by. It's not a dramatic wall dive, but it's a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater, particularly if you appreciate the blend of history and marine life.
Typical Forte da Baralha 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Forte da Baralha
Dive shops near Forte da Baralha
Dive Club Cipreia
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
CNOCA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Forte da Baralha
Forte da Baralha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Forte da Baralha, 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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