Arena
Protected Area
Ponta das Contendas
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Arena offers some of Azores's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Arena is a straightforward dive, perfect for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to the Azores' underwater landscape. At 19 meters, it's a relaxed drift over a sandy bottom dotted with volcanic rock formations. You'll often find stingrays resting here and schools of small pelagics cruising by. We think it's a good spot to get comfortable with the local conditions.
Typical Arena 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 Arena
Arena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arena, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.87, -25.92) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20.5–24.2°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
10 m/s
19.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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