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    Praia da Poça - House Reef dive site
    reef
    5m
    Beginner
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Cabo Raso

    Praia da Poça - House Reef

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    Cabo Raso

    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) - Praia da Poça - House Reef offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 116+ species recorded
    Water15-19°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 5m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Praia da Poça’s house reef is a gentle spot, perfect for getting comfortable in the water. Maximum depth is 5m, making it ideal for new divers or those refining their skills. We often see blennies, gobies, and small wrasse darting amongst the rocks. It’s a calm introduction to Algarve diving.

    Typical Praia da Poça - House Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4317:0711h 24m daylightGolden hour 16:31

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    Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center

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    Dive Club Cipreia - Outprostore LISBOA/ALFRAGIDE

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Praia da Poça - House Reef

    Praia da Poça - House Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Praia da Poça - House Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)

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    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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