Pedra do Gomes
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 Gomes offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra do Gomes is a straightforward dive, perfect if you’re getting comfortable in the water or fancy an easy afternoon out. At 11 metres, it’s a shallow spot, meaning good bottom times and plenty of light filtering through. We’ve often seen small schools of juvenile fish darting around the rocks and a surprising number of blennies peering out from crevices. It’s a good place to practice buoyancy or even try out a new camera rig without fighting a current. Definitely one for the calmer days, and well-suited for Open Water divers.
Typical Pedra do Gomes 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra do Gomes
Pedra do Gomes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra do Gomes, 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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