Pedra do Barril
Protected Area
Ria Formosa / Castro Marim
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 do Barril offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra do Barril is a good Algarve shore dive, accessible even when boat trips are cancelled due to weather. The rocky bottom here holds octopus, cuttlefish, and small schools of seabream. It’s a solid choice for a casual afternoon dive, particularly if you’re looking to get wet without much fuss.
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Centro de Ciencias do Mar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra do Barril
Pedra do Barril Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra do Barril, 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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