Cova Do Sono

Portugal

Cova Do Sono

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.4 m
9.0 s
Swell
2.3 m
7.8 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
17.0°C
Wind
24.3 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves2.2–2.5 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.7–2.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
13:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
19:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
01:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
19:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
01:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
07:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
Catalog depth5–25 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: 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.

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Dive Types

cavesalt 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
Long-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
DeepLog1
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations70
Larus michahellis
Nearby OBIS observations33
Calonectris borealis
Nearby OBIS observations18
Larus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Copepoda
Nearby OBIS observations7
Gulosus aristotelis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Puffinus mauretanicus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Euphausiacea
Nearby OBIS observations5
Mysida
Nearby OBIS observations4
Stercorarius skua
Nearby OBIS observations4
Trachurus trachurus
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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