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    Rodao dos Mulatos dive site
    pinnacle
    15-30m
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Ria Formosa

    Rodao dos Mulatos

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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 dos Mulatos offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 116+ species recorded
    Water15-19°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Rodao dos Mulatos, off Portugal's Algarve coast, offers a straightforward dive. It's a relatively shallow site, with rock formations and sand patches providing cover for common Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish and wrasse. This spot is generally calm, making it a good choice for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to the local underwater scene, or experienced divers wanting a relaxed second dive.

    Typical Rodao dos Mulatos Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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.

    Today05:3617:0311h 26m daylightGolden hour 16:28

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    Centro de Ciencias do Mar

    7km away
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    Open Waters

    12km away
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    EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda

    25km away
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    DiveSpot

    34km away
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    Diver´s Cove Portugal

    44km away
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    Surf

    49km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rodao dos Mulatos

    Rodao dos Mulatos Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rodao dos Mulatos, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)

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    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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