Conditions & tides
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About this site
This dive site off São Vicente features dramatic underwater topography with volcanic rock formations and caves. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, revealing schools of barracuda, tuna, and occasional reef sharks. The site currents bring nutrient-rich waters, attracting diverse marine life. Depths range from 12 to 40 meters, suitable for various experience levels. The volcanic origin creates unique swim-throughs and overhangs. Water temperatures stay warm year-round, averaging 24°C. Night dives here are exceptional, with frequent bioluminescent displays.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Blackbar SoldierfishMyripristis jacobusReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
Eastern Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosusReported here · unconfirmed
Senegalese rockfishScorpaena laevisReported here · unconfirmed
Guinean PufferSphoeroides marmoratusReported here · unconfirmed
Macaronesian TobyCanthigaster capistrataReported here · unconfirmed
Goldentail MorayGymnothorax miliarisReported here · unconfirmed
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