Baixa do Espelho
Protected Area
Feteiras
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Baixa do Espelho offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water sits around 17°C.
Baixa do Espelho is a shallower site, dropping to 21 meters, making it a good choice for newer divers. We’ve found it to be a gentle introduction to Azorean diving. You’ll typically see schooling fish, occasional rays cruising by, and plenty of smaller reef inhabitants tucked into the rocks. It’s a relaxed dive, a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater without challenging conditions.
Typical Baixa do Espelho 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Baixa do Espelho
Dive shops near Baixa do Espelho
Season Challenge diving center
Azores Low Dive
AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixa do Espelho
Baixa do Espelho Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baixa do Espelho, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (38.01, -27.76) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
16.79°C
62°F
Air Temperature
23.41°C
74°F
Wind Speed
6.92 m/s
13.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1022 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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