Portugal

Ponta Malbusca

8–30 mMax Depth

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33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.6 m

8.5 s

Swell

1.3 m

7.3 s

Current speed

0.2 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

22.5°C

Wind

14.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.4 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Next 72 hours

18:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

00:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

06:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

12:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

18:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

00:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

06:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

18:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

06:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

12:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

Catalog depth8–30 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 23.6°

Jan17.3°

Feb16.6°

Mar16.6°

Apr17.1°

May18.1°

Jun19.9°

Jul22.1°

Aug23.6°

Sep23.4°

Oct21.8°

Nov19.9°

Dec18.3°

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.

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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

Parrotfish

Sparisoma cretense

DeepLog8

Ornate wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

DeepLog5

Azores chromis

Chromis limbata

DeepLog3

Blacktail comber

Serranus atricauda

DeepLog3

Canary damsel

Similiparma lurida

DeepLog3

Island grouper

Mycteroperca fusca

DeepLog3

Madeira rockfish

Scorpaena maderensis

DeepLog3

Black coral

Antipathella wollastoni

DeepLog2

Bristle worm 113524

Hermodice carunculata

DeepLog2

Leathery seaslug

Platydoris argo

DeepLog2

Peacock feather duster

Sabella spallanzanii

DeepLog2

Purple seastar

Ophidiaster ophidianus

DeepLog2

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

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