Recifes Artificiais Grandes
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) - Recifes Artificiais Grandes offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Recifes Artificiais Grandes sits at 29 metres, making it a good pick for intermediate divers looking for something a bit deeper in the Algarve. What you’ll find here is a collection of artificial reef structures that have really started to mature over time, drawing in a decent variety of local fish species. We’ve seen good-sized schools of sea bream hugging the structures, and the occasional octopus tucked away in the crevices. It’s not a drift dive, so you can take your time exploring the different sections, which is always a plus.
Typical Recifes Artificiais Grandes 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Recifes Artificiais Grandes
Recifes Artificiais Grandes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Recifes Artificiais Grandes, 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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