Portugal

Lava Finger

10–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.9 m

9.9 s

Swell

0.6 m

9.7 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

23.5°C

Wind

11.7 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.2 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.4°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.4°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C

Next 72 hours

01:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 23.5°C

07:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

13:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.5°C

19:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

01:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

07:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

13:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

19:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

01:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.3°C

07:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.3°C

13:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 23.3°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.3°C

Catalog depth10–30 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: moderate

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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Lava Finger before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

LIVE WEBCAM BARREIRINHA BEACH, FUNCHAL

4.1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

5.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

5.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

5.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

6.1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

7.3 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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 CITY LIVE WEBCAM

7.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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

8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h 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 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

Dusky grouper

Epinephelus marginatus

DeepLog1

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

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