BAIXA DO OURO
Protected Area
Caloura-Ponta da Galera - Ilha de S. Miguel
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 OURO offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water sits around 17°C.
Baixa do Ouro, off the Azores, is a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to the local underwater scene. Dropping to a manageable 20 meters, the site offers calm conditions most of the time. You'll likely see a decent range of the usual Atlantic suspects here – various wrasse, maybe some damselfish. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for getting back in the water or building confidence.
Typical BAIXA DO OURO 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to BAIXA DO OURO
Dive shops near BAIXA DO OURO
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
Season Challenge diving center
AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Low Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BAIXA DO OURO
BAIXA DO OURO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BAIXA DO OURO, 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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