Carlton House Reef

Portugal

Carlton House Reef

5–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
11.9 s
Swell
0.3 m
13.7 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
23.6°C
Wind
2.6 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:30–10:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.5°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.4°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
Catalog depth5–18 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 23.7°

Jan18.7°
Feb18.1°
Mar17.9°
Apr18.4°
May19.3°
Jun20.9°
Jul22.2°
Aug23.4°
Sep23.7°
Oct22.8°
Nov21.4°
Dec19.9°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Carlton House Reef before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

FUNCHAL CITY LIVE WEBCAM

1.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

THE RITZ MADEIRA LIVE WEBCAM

2.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

FUNCHAL MARINA LIVE WEBCAM 1

2.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

AV. DO MAR CROSSWALK LIVE CAM

2.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Hotel Penha de França Mar Live Webcam

2.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

LIVE WEBCAM BARREIRINHA BEACH, FUNCHAL

3.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

LIDO LIVE WEBCAM, MADEIRA

3.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

LIVE PONTA GORDA BEACH WEBCAM

3.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SUNSET BAR CENTROMAR LIVE HD WEBCAM
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterbeginner 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
Mosquitofish
Gambusia holbrooki
DeepLog1
Calonectris borealis
Nearby OBIS observations105
Short-finned pilot whale
Globicephala macrorhynchus
Nearby OBIS observations45
Larus michahellis
Nearby OBIS observations30
Laridae
Nearby OBIS observations21
Rough-toothed dolphin
Steno bredanensis
Nearby OBIS observations16
Bulweria bulwerii
Nearby OBIS observations8
Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Grapsus adscensionis
Nearby OBIS observations4
Puffinus puffinus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Sparisoma cretense
Nearby OBIS observations3
Egretta garzetta
Nearby OBIS observations2
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