River Gurara Proa (Wreck)
Protected Area
Lagosteiros
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) - River Gurara Proa (Wreck) offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The River Gurara Proa is the bow section of a former cargo ship, sitting upright on the seabed at 26 metres. It's a solid wreck for intermediate divers, with a few swim-throughs into the cargo holds if you’re comfortable. You'll find plenty of resident marine life, typically shoals of sea bream and wrasse, making it home in the structure. It’s a good choice if you enjoy exploring a compact wreck without excessive penetration.
Typical River Gurara Proa (Wreck) 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 26m - 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 River Gurara Proa (Wreck)
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Dive Club Cipreia
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
CNOCA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for River Gurara Proa (Wreck)
River Gurara Proa (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for River Gurara Proa (Wreck), 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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