Portugal

Formigas Canyon

20–50 mMax Depth

boatEntry

23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.9 m

8.2 s

Swell

1.5 m

7.0 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

22.2°C

Wind

22.1 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.6 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.8–2.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.4–1.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C

Next 72 hours

04:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

10:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

16:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

22:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

04:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

16:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

22:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

04:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

16:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

22:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

Catalog depth20–50 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 23.3°

Jan16.9°

Feb16.4°

Mar16.3°

Apr16.8°

May17.8°

Jun19.6°

Jul21.8°

Aug23.3°

Sep23.1°

Oct21.5°

Nov19.6°

Dec18.0°

Current: strong

Typical visibility: 25 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

deepsalt Wateradvanced 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

Black moray

Muraena augusti

DeepLog4

Dusky grouper

Epinephelus marginatus

DeepLog4

Grey triggerfish

Balistes capriscus

DeepLog3

Ornate wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

DeepLog3

Bermuda sea chub

Kyphosus sectatrix

DeepLog2

Brown moray

Gymnothorax unicolor

DeepLog2

Purple jellyfish

Pelagia noctiluca

DeepLog2

Yellowmouth barracuda

Sphyraena viridensis

DeepLog2

Azores chromis

Chromis limbata

DeepLog1

Black coral

Antipathella wollastoni

DeepLog1

Blacktail comber

Serranus atricauda

DeepLog1

Canary damsel

Similiparma lurida

DeepLog1

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

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