Zimbral
Protected Area
Ria Formosa
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) - Zimbral offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Zimbral offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centres in the Algarve. Expect a rocky reef with scattered boulders, often home to octopuses, cuttlefish, and the occasional moray eel peeking from crevices. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to Atlantic diving without strong currents. Visibility averages around 10-15 metres on a good day.
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Centro de Ciencias do Mar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Zimbral
Zimbral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Zimbral, 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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