Pedra Rica

Portugal

Pedra Rica

16–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
6.8 s
Swell
0.2 m
8.1 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
19.8°C
Wind
10.3 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:30–12:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.3°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature18.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature18.4°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 18.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 18.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 18.3°C
Catalog depth16–18 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 21.5°

Jan16.5°
Feb15.9°
Mar15.9°
Apr16.6°
May18.0°
Jun19.8°
Jul21.0°
Aug21.5°
Sep21.4°
Oct20.5°
Nov18.9°
Dec17.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

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
Emys orbicularis
DeepLog1
Long-snouted seahorse
Hippocampus guttulatus
DeepLog1
Larus fuscus
Nearby OBIS observations90
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus
Nearby OBIS observations18
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations15
Larus michahellis
Nearby OBIS observations10
Charadrius hiaticula
Nearby OBIS observations7
Arenaria interpres
Nearby OBIS observations6
Afruca tangeri
Nearby OBIS observations5
Egretta garzetta
Nearby OBIS observations5
Anas platyrhynchos
Nearby OBIS observations4
Charadrius alexandrinus
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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Photos

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