Cinco Ribeiras

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Cinco Ribeiras

5–16 mMax Depth
ShoreEntry
19Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
8.6 s
Swell
1.0 m
7.8 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
21.7°C
Wind
10.5 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.5 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.3–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
20:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
20:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
Catalog depth5–16 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 22.9°

Jan16.4°
Feb15.9°
Mar15.8°
Apr16.2°
May17.2°
Jun19.0°
Jul21.4°
Aug22.9°
Sep22.5°
Oct20.7°
Nov18.8°
Dec17.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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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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
Blacktail comber
Serranus atricauda
DeepLog3
Brown moray
Gymnothorax unicolor
DeepLog3
Cardinal fish
Apogon imberbis
DeepLog3
Nudibranch
Berthellina edwardsii
DeepLog2
Peacock feather duster
Sabella spallanzanii
DeepLog2
Atlantic lizardfish
Synodus saurus
DeepLog1
Azores chromis
Chromis limbata
DeepLog1
Cowries
Luria lurida
DeepLog1
Forkbeard
Phycis phycis
DeepLog1
Madeiran ray
Raja maderensis
DeepLog1
Madeira rockfish
Scorpaena maderensis
DeepLog1
Pompano
Trachinotus ovatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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