Valados Wall
Protected Area
Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado
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) - Valados Wall offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wall diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Valados Wall, just off the Algarve coast, is a straightforward dive that we often recommend for those getting comfortable with wall diving. Dropping to a comfortable 19 metres, it’s an easy run, typically with gentle currents that let you take your time exploring the nooks and crannies. We’ve spotted plenty of moray eels tucked into the cracks here, along with octopus clinging to the rocks. It’s a good spot for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially for newer divers looking for a bit more structure than a typical reef.
Typical Valados Wall Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Valados Wall
Valados Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Valados Wall, 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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