Madeirense

Portugal

Madeirense

20–45 mMax Depth
boatEntry
35Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.3 m
10.4 s
Swell
2.0 m
7.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
22.8°C
Wind
16.9 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.2–2.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–2.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
22:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
04:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
10:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
Catalog depth20–45 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 23.4°

Jan18.4°
Feb17.8°
Mar17.6°
Apr18.0°
May18.9°
Jun20.5°
Jul21.8°
Aug23.0°
Sep23.4°
Oct22.6°
Nov21.1°
Dec19.5°
Current: mild
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

wrecksalt 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
DeepLog13
Canary damsel
Similiparma lurida
DeepLog6
Madeira rockfish
Scorpaena maderensis
DeepLog6
Azores chromis
Chromis limbata
DeepLog5
Blacktail comber
Serranus atricauda
DeepLog5
Red porgy
Pagrus pagrus
DeepLog5
Black moray
Muraena augusti
DeepLog4
Bogue
Boops boops
DeepLog3
Bright glasseye
Heteropriacanthus fulgens
DeepLog3
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog3
Greater amberjack
Seriola dumerili
DeepLog3
Grey triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
DeepLog3
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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