RIVERO VAZQUEZ
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) - RIVERO VAZQUEZ offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Rivero Vazquez wreck, sitting upright at 27 metres, offers a decent dive for those exploring the Algarve’s deeper sites. This old fishing vessel has become home to a surprising amount of life. We've seen conger eels poking out from hatches and schools of sea bream darting around the superstructure. It's an exposed wreck, so there’s often a bit of current to contend with, which keeps the visibility pretty good but means you need to be comfortable with drift. The deckhouse and wheelhouse are still largely intact, allowing for some interesting swim-throughs if you're appropriately trained and equipped. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for advanced divers who appreciate the history and the marine growth on a relatively undisturbed site.
Typical RIVERO VAZQUEZ 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 27m - 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIVERO VAZQUEZ
RIVERO VAZQUEZ Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIVERO VAZQUEZ, 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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