Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Portzic offers a rugged underwater landscape off Saint Helena Island, with dramatic volcanic formations and deep drop-offs. Expect strong currents that attract pelagic species like tuna and wahoo. The site features caves and overhangs teeming with colorful reef fish. Visibility is often excellent, making it ideal for spotting rare marine life. The Atlantic waters here are cooler, so a wetsuit is recommended. A thrilling dive for those who enjoy dynamic conditions and big fish encounters.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
- Saint Helena ButterflyfishChaetodon sanctaehelenaeReported here · unconfirmed
- Strigate ParrotfishSparisoma strigatumReported here · unconfirmed
SquirrelfishHolocentrus adscensionisReported here · unconfirmed
Eastern Atlantic TrumpetfishAulostomus strigosusReported here · unconfirmed
Brazilian Ocean SurgeonfishAcanthurus bahianusReported here · unconfirmed
St. Helena Sharpnose PufferfishCanthigaster sanctaehelenaeReported here · unconfirmed
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