Pedra do Cagacal
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) - Pedra do Cagacal offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra do Cagacal is one of those sites we often recommend for divers looking to go a bit deeper around the Berlengas. It’s a rocky reef that drops down to 38 metres, a good intermediate depth where you’ll usually find plenty of octopus tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking out from under ledges. The deeper sections tend to attract schooling fish like barracuda, especially in the late summer. It’s a solid dive if you’re comfortable with depth and want a taste of the deeper reef structure the region offers.
Typical Pedra do Cagacal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra do Cagacal
Pedra do Cagacal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra do Cagacal, 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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