PEGASUS
Protected Area
Estuário do Tejo
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) - PEGASUS offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Pegasus, sitting at 29 meters, is our pick for a proper wreck dive in the Algarve. We love a wreck that still feels like a ship, not just a pile of scrap, and the Pegasus delivers. She was a motor vessel, sank back in '66, and you can still make out her lines, her bridge structure, and even penetrate the cargo holds if you're comfortable with overhead environments. The visibility here can be decent, letting you appreciate the scale as you descend through the blue, seeing the dark silhouette slowly resolve into a proud hull. Look closely and you’ll spot resident scorpionfish tucked into crevices, nudibranchs crawling along the plates, and shoals of small fish darting in and out of the openings. For those who appreciate a wreck with history and character, it’s a compelling dive.
Typical PEGASUS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to PEGASUS
Dive shops near PEGASUS
Nautilus-Sub
CNOCA
Escola de Mergulho de Lisboa
Dive Club Cipreia - Outprostore LISBOA/ALFRAGIDE
Sesimbra Diving
Camara Lisboa Clube
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PEGASUS
PEGASUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PEGASUS, 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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