Pedra da Pata Roxa
Protected Area
Cabo Raso
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 Pata Roxa offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra da Pata Roxa, off the coast of Algarve, offers a straightforward dive that we’ve always found reliably enjoyable. Dropping to 26 meters, it’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed exploration. We usually find schools of sea bream here, often circling the deeper rock formations, and keep an eye out for the occasional octopus tucked into a crevice. It’s not a site that will blow your mind, but it’s a solid dive for an afternoon, especially if you appreciate the subtler beauty of the Atlantic. Expect good visibility on calm days, making it easy to just drift and watch the local fish go about their business.
Typical Pedra da Pata Roxa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Pedra da Pata Roxa
Dive shops near Pedra da Pata Roxa
Clube Naval de Cascais
CascaisDive
GRUPO RECREATIVO DE MATOS CHEIRINHOS
Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center
SPOT Freedive
Dive Club Cipreia - Outprostore LISBOA/ALFRAGIDE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra da Pata Roxa
Pedra da Pata Roxa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra da Pata Roxa, 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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