Pedra da Gaivota
Protected Area
Ria de Alvor
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) - Pedra da Gaivota offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra da Gaivota is a good spot for a relaxed dive in the Algarve. The site is a mix of rocky reefs and sand patches, typically home to schools of sea bream and wrasse. We often see octopus hiding in the crevices. It’s a solid choice for less experienced divers looking for an easy outing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra da Gaivota
Pedra da Gaivota Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra da Gaivota, 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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