Rocha Negra
Protected Area
Ria de Alvor
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) - Rocha Negra offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Rocha Negra, a shallow site off the Algarve coast, is a solid choice for shaking off the rust or getting new divers comfortable. At a consistent 14 meters, it’s easy to manage your buoyancy and take your time exploring. We often find small octopus tucked into crevices and schools of ornate wrasse darting around the rocky seafloor. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but for a relaxed dive with decent visibility and some classic Mediterranean reef life, it’s a perfectly pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Rocha Negra Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rocha Negra
Rocha Negra Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rocha Negra, 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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