Sesimbra
Protected Area
Arrabida
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) - Sesimbra offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Sesimbra offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centres for training and easier recreational dives. You’ll typically find rock formations and smaller reef fish, along with the occasional cuttlefish or octopus tucked away. It's a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable or for those who prefer a more relaxed dive without strong currents. Visibility can vary, often better outside of peak summer.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sesimbra
Dive shops near Sesimbra
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Dive Club Cipreia
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Sesimbra Diving
CNOCA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sesimbra
Sesimbra Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sesimbra, 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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