Diving
Dive trips for beginners or experienced divers with a PADI certified Diving Centre and Course Directors
Lagos offers diving adventures for divers of all levels of experience.
This beautiful coastline from Lagos to Sagres, has reefs, caves and a variety of marine life including octopuses, lobsters, crabs, blue conger eels, anemones, sea urchins, starfish, rays, big fish…
The best diving conditions are usually between April and October. The water temperature varies from fresh 14 to comfy 22C. The visibility in the Atlantic is 5-15m on average, depending on wind and currents. But it can also reach up to 20m on perfect days.
If you aren’t too sure of the diving experience, join the snorkelling group, swim around the most famous beaches next to Ponta da Piedade and admire the sea life.
Additional Details
What is included in Diving?
- Specific instruction for each dive
- Diving or snorkelling equipment
- Qualified Instructor for the courses
- Insurance
- 10% discount on any products at the Jah Shaka Surf shop (Offer not available on selected technical products, rentals and other activities)
What shall I bring?
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Water
- Sunglasses
- Hat
What else should I know?
- Diving and snorkelling have a +10 years old age limit
- Health problems related to breathing, heart or other diseases must be notified on booking time
- Please be aware that all the activities are not recommended if you have health issues or if you are pregnant
- Be reasonably confident in and under the water
When does it run?
- Most tours starts in the morning but it depends on the sea condition and on season
- PADI Open Water course available
Are other activities available?
In addition to this activity, we offer a large variety of other activities in Lagos and the Algarve. Check out our Activities page.
Booking
Ready to go? Pick your option below and book your spot online.
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From surf lessons and SUP to boat trips and jeep adventures: explore everything Lagos has to offer and make the most out of your time in the Algarve with Jah Shaka Surf Shop.
Good to know before you book
Where we meet, the best months to go, and how a booking with Jah Shaka works.
Where do we meet?
Where you meet us depends on the activity.
- Boat tours (catamaran, dolphin watching, fishing) depart from Marina de Lagos
- Kayak tours of Ponta da Piedade meet at Praia da Batata
- Surf lessons and surf guiding meet at Meia Praia or Porto de Mós
- E-bike, e-dirtbike and walking tours start at the shop, Rua Candido dos Reis 112
- Coasteering, mountain biking and west coast hikes meet at the trailhead
When is the best time for Diving?
Water activities in Lagos run from April to October, with the calmest Atlantic and the least wind in May and September. The sea sits around 20 to 23 °C through summer and is at its warmest in September, after the long summer. In July and August the wind usually picks up after lunch, so a morning slot is the calmer option.
How booking works
Diving starts at €45 per person. Pick your date, then pay securely with Stripe at checkout. We then confirm your place with the operator. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Once we have the booking confirmed with the operator, we email you everything you need for the day. Meeting points move now and then, so the email is always the version to trust.
Booked through the shop, run by locals
We are a booking hub, not the operator: every activity is run by a certified local partner, and we tell you who you are meeting and where before you go. One message reaches a real person here for the whole trip, whether that is an activity, a surf lesson or a board rental for the days in between.
Booking with us also unlocks 10% off products in the shop that week. Retail products only: it excludes selected technical products, and does not apply to lessons, rentals or other activities.
Updated August 2026
Looking for some local insights? Our team is here to help you find the perfect adventure for your unforgettable experience. Just visit us in our shop or reach out online.