WM MC L BORDEN
Protected Area
Ria Formosa / Castro Marim
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) - WM MC L BORDEN offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The WM MC L BORDEN, a schooner that went down in 1916, is one of our favourite Algarve wrecks for a reason. Resting upright at a very manageable 22 metres, she’s largely intact, offering fantastic penetration opportunities if you’re properly trained and equipped. We love seeing how the light filters into the old cargo holds, illuminating the schools of glasseye and cardinalfish that have made it home. Expect to see plenty of European lobsters tucked into every crevice, along with conger eels peering out from deeper within the structure. This site is brilliant for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of history and don't mind a slightly darker, more enclosed environment. Dive it on a calm day; visibility can be a bit variable here, but when it's good, it's really good.
Typical WM MC L BORDEN 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to WM MC L BORDEN
Dive shops near WM MC L BORDEN
Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
Rey Gerion
Centro de Ciencias do Mar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WM MC L BORDEN
WM MC L BORDEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WM MC L BORDEN, 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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