Ponta Preta

Cape Verde

Ponta Preta

20–32 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.4 m
6.3 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
27.7°C
Wind
28.7 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
Catalog depth20–32 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Jun

Peak month

Oct 26.6°

Jan22.7°
Feb22.0°
Mar21.9°
Apr22.2°
May22.5°
Jun22.9°
Jul24.2°
Aug25.9°
Sep26.5°
Oct26.6°
Nov25.7°
Dec24.1°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 8 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

deepsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Lemon shark
Negaprion brevirostris
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Bathygobius casamancus
DeepLog1
Aluterus scriptus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Aplysia dactylomela
Nearby OBIS observations8
Calidris alba
Nearby OBIS observations7
Numenius phaeopus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Scorpaena laevis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Acanthurus monroviae
Nearby OBIS observations6
Aulostomus strigosus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Coryphellina arveloi
Nearby OBIS observations6
Grapsus adscensionis
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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