Cova do Sono

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Cova do Sono

15–12 mMax Depth
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8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
1.8 m
10.8 s
Swell
1.7 m
10.2 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
16.5°C
Wind
11.9 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–3.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.4–3.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves2.4–3.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves3.6–3.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
14:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
20:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
02:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
08:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
14:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
20:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
02:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
08:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
14:00
Waves: 3.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
20:00
Waves: 3.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
Catalog depth15–12 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-Sep

Peak month

Aug 19.0°

Jan14.8°
Feb14.3°
Mar14.3°
Apr15.0°
May16.1°
Jun17.7°
Jul18.5°
Aug19.0°
Sep19.0°
Oct18.2°
Nov16.9°
Dec15.7°
Current: moderate
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

BeachPinnacleSandy bottomWallCavernOceanwreckSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Bass
From site catalogue
Common octopus
From site catalogue
Conger Eel
From site catalogue
Crayfish
From site catalogue
Lobster
From site catalogue
Nudibranch
From site catalogue
Seabream
From site catalogue
Spider crab
From site catalogue
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations76
Larus michahellis
Nearby OBIS observations37
Calonectris borealis
Nearby OBIS observations19
Larus
Nearby OBIS observations12
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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