Rodao das Moreias
Protected Area
Ria Formosa
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) - Rodao das Moreias offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Rodao das Moreias, off Portugal's Algarve coast, is a rock formation site known for its moray eels. We've often found them tucked into crevices here, alongside octopus and various nudibranchs. It’s a shallower dive, generally calm, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed photo opportunity rather than a deep exploration. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light plays nicely through the rocks.
Typical Rodao das Moreias 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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Centro de Ciencias do Mar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rodao das Moreias
Rodao das Moreias Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rodao das Moreias, 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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