Best Snorkeling in Portugal

Live snorkeling conditions for 5 spots in Portugal — wave height, wind, water temperature and tides, updated hourly.

Snorkeling in Portugal is best when the sea is calm and clear: low wave height, light winds and water inside a comfortable temperature range. Conditions vary a lot by spot, season and time of day, so we forecast each location below individually. As a rule of thumb, snorkel in the morning before the wind builds, and aim for the window around high tide when currents are slack and visibility is highest. Pick a spot to see its hourly snorkel score, the next good window and the best months to visit.

Snorkeling spots in Portugal

24-hour tide chart for Azores - São Miguel

Azores - São Miguel

Portugal

18.9°C

Mid-Atlantic volcanic island with clear water, islets and even snorkeling with blue sharks offshore.

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24-hour tide chart for Azores - Pico

Azores - Pico

Portugal

18.1°C

Volcanic island with dramatic underwater landscapes and clear ocean water.

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24-hour tide chart for Madeira - Garajau

Madeira - Garajau

Portugal

21.8°C

Atlantic marine reserve where dusky groupers approach snorkelers in clear water.

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24-hour tide chart for Porto Santo

Porto Santo

Portugal

19.8°C

Golden-sand island near Madeira with calm, clear Atlantic shallows.

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24-hour tide chart for Lagos

Lagos

Portugal

18.0°C

Algarve cliffs and grottoes with clear Atlantic coves around Ponta da Piedade.

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