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Pedra do Nordeste
Pedra do Nordeste is a boat-access reef with U-shaped sections.
Local operator required
The site is handled as a guided boat dive from Marina de Albufeira.
Guided boat dive from Marina de Albufeira; the reef's legs, recesses, and small wall reward slow route-finding and solid buoyancy.
About Pedra do Nordeste
Pedra do Nordeste is a boat-access reef in the Albufeira maritime zone with a U-shaped layout, rocky recesses, and a small wall/slab section that breaks the dive into distinct legs. The reef is known for conger and moray eels, rubberlip grunts, red-banded seabream, nudibranchs, octopus, and velvet swimmer crabs. Plan it as a guided marina-based dive that works best on settled days.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Nordeste
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Pedra do Nordeste?
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Pedra do Nordeste Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 27m
Depth Note
A reported slab sits at about 27 m, and the small wall is used for navigation.
Best Season
Autumn and spring, when Algarve waters are usually calmest.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef with a route-shaped layout and modest visibility; settled seas make the site easier to read.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Nordeste
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the slab and wall, and confirm depth, gas, and sea-state limits in the boat brief.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no shore-entry route is indicated.
Legal Notes
Follow operator instructions and local boating rules.
Local Intel For Pedra do Nordeste
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Follow the U-shaped route in stages, spending time on the wall/slab and in the rock recesses.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the deeper slab and boat logistics make it a better scuba than breath-hold target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the key structure sits below comfortable snorkel range.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Nordeste
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Nordeste
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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