Pedra do Leão
Protected Area
Arrabida
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 Leão offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra do Leão, just off the coast, sits at a friendly 12 meters, making it a decent pick for those still building their confidence in current. It's not a site that will blow your hair back with huge pelagics, but we often find plenty of smaller life tucked into the rocks. Look for octopus hiding in crevices and schools of sea bream cruising by. The visibility can be variable, sometimes a glorious 15 meters, other days a bit murkier, but generally, it's a pleasant, easy dive. It’s a good choice for an afternoon bob after a more challenging morning.
Typical Pedra do Leão 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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Dive shops near Pedra do Leão
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Dive Club Cipreia
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
Palmela Desporto
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra do Leão
Pedra do Leão Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra do Leão, 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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