Ilhéus da Madalena
Protected Area
Ilhéus da Madalena - Ilha do Pico
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Ilhéus da Madalena offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Diving Ilhéus da Madalena, you're exploring volcanic rock formations just off Pico’s coast. We often see schooling fish darting between the boulders and cracks, plus plenty of nudibranchs if you slow down and look. It's a straightforward intermediate dive, rarely deep, so good for those wanting a relaxed trip without strong currents.
Typical Ilhéus da Madalena 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ilhéus da Madalena
Dive shops near Ilhéus da Madalena
CW Azores
Hortasub
Divers Club Azores
Twin Peaks Diving Centre
Go Shark
Sao Jorge Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ilhéus da Madalena
Ilhéus da Madalena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ilhéus da Madalena, 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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