

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Pedra da Mula is a wall dive located off the Sesimbra Coast, Portugal. The site features a wall that drops into depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site is situated 1000 metres from the shore. Divers encounter mild currents, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility varies significantly, ranging from 3 to 15 metres. Water temperatures remain cool throughout the year, fluctuating between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for this temperate Atlantic environment.
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May and October offer the best combination of visibility and conditions on this stretch of the Lisbon Coast, so plan your trip around those months if you can. Water temperature rarely climbs above 18 degrees Celsius even in summer, so bring a well-fitting 5mm wetsuit rather than assuming warmer Atlantic conditions.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers due to the mild currents present.
The site ranges from 15 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Access to Pedra da Mula is by boat only, as it is located 1000 metres from the shore.
May and October offer the best combination of visibility and conditions.
Water temperatures range from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, so a 5mm wetsuit is recommended.
Pedra da Mula in Sesimbra typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pedra da Mula in Sesimbra typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.