SUSAN
Protected Area
Lagoa da Sancha
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) - SUSAN offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The SUSAN wreck, a motor vessel that went down in 1973 after hitting a submerged object, now sits close to shore, making it an accessible dive for many. What you’ll find here is a classic shipwreck experience: the hull and superstructure are still largely intact, offering plenty of nooks to poke around in. Schools of sea bream often congregate around the deeper sections, and we’ve seen conger eels tucked into the darker corners. It’s a good spot if you’re keen to practise your wreck diving skills without significant depth or current challenges, and the historical aspect adds a nice layer to the dive.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SUSAN
SUSAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SUSAN, 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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