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    SO UM (PROBABLY) dive site
    wreck
    15m
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Leixão da Gaivota

    SO UM (PROBABLY)

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    Leixão da Gaivota

    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) - SO UM (PROBABLY) offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 15m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Diving So Um (Probably) means exploring a scatter of metal, remnants of a dangerous wreck that’s now a low-profile artificial reef at 15 metres. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the subtle colonisation of structures, with nudibranchs and small crabs often spotted amongst the beams. Currents can be tricky, so it’s best for those comfortable in varied conditions.

    Typical SO UM (PROBABLY) 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

    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.

    Today05:3817:0411h 26m daylightGolden hour 16:30

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SO UM (PROBABLY)

    SO UM (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SO UM (PROBABLY), 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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