Portugal

Barra Velha

40–45 mMax Depth

boatEntry

5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal81/100

Waves

0.6 m

6.0 s

Swell

0.5 m

4.5 s

Current speed

1.7 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

21.7°C

Wind

4.6 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.7 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

02:00–03:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

Tue, Sep 8Watch

Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.3°C

Wed, Sep 9Watch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

08:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 20.8°C

14:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.3°C

08:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 20.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.7 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 20.9°C

Catalog depth40–45 m

Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 21.5°

Jan16.5°

Feb15.9°

Mar15.9°

Apr16.6°

May18.0°

Jun19.8°

Jul21.0°

Aug21.5°

Sep21.4°

Oct20.5°

Nov18.9°

Dec17.4°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations

Pacific bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

DeepLog4

Caretta atlantic loggerhead

Caretta caretta

DeepLog1

European pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

DeepLog1

Fin whale

Balaenoptera physalus

DeepLog1

Long-beaked common dolphin

Delphinus delphis

DeepLog1

Larus fuscus

Nearby OBIS observations142

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Nearby OBIS observations14

Morus bassanus

Nearby OBIS observations12

Larus michahellis

Nearby OBIS observations7

Afruca tangeri

Nearby OBIS observations4

Himantopus himantopus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Larus ridibundus

Nearby OBIS observations4

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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