Pedra Rica
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 Rica offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra Rica in the Algarve is a good, straightforward dive if you’re looking for a relaxed time underwater. It’s an easy site, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for a gentle reintroduction to the water. Expect to see some of the typical Mediterranean reef dwellers, like octopus tucked into crevices and schools of bream drifting past. We’d suggest it as a solid option for a second dive of the day.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra Rica
Pedra Rica Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra Rica, 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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