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Pedra do Ouro
Deep Lagos reef slab with eels, octopus, and sponge growth.
Local operator required
Pedra do Ouro is normally reached by local dive boat from Lagos marina rather than by independent entry.
Boat-only site reached quickly from Lagos marina, usually planned as an advanced scuba dive on a compact rocky feature bordered by sand.
About Pedra do Ouro
Pedra do Ouro is a deeper offshore Lagos reef built around a rocky slab and a short wall that stand out from the surrounding sand. It is usually treated as a compact advanced scuba dive where the route is defined by the structure, with crevice hunting for eels and octopus plus sponge and gorgonian growth adding most of the interest.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Ouro
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
Where Is Pedra do Ouro?
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Pedra do Ouro Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m - 30m
Depth Note
The main slab sits around 27 m with nearby sand around 30 m.
Typical Conditions
Expect Atlantic conditions that change with weather, with visibility that is workable rather than guaranteed-clear and cooler water outside the warmest months.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Ouro
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan Pedra do Ouro as a deeper dive with gas, narcosis, and no-decompression margins in mind. The site is best for divers already comfortable with offshore boat drops and depth-focused profiles.
Local Intel For Pedra do Ouro
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most of the dive interest is concentrated around the slab, short wall, and adjacent sand, so scuba routes tend to be compact and depth-focused rather than long reef drifts.
Freediving
Pedra do Ouro is treated as a deeper scuba site reached by boat rather than a regular freedive training or sightseeing stop.
Snorkeling
Pedra do Ouro is not a practical snorkel site because the main features and wildlife interest are described on deeper offshore structure.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Ouro
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Ouro
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
