Shark Point South

Cape Verde

Shark Point South

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.3 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.8 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
29.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
Catalog depth10–25 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Jun

Peak month

Sep 26.8°

Jan23.0°
Feb22.2°
Mar22.2°
Apr22.4°
May22.7°
Jun23.2°
Jul24.5°
Aug26.1°
Sep26.8°
Oct26.8°
Nov25.9°
Dec24.3°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 20 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

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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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Blackbar hogfish
Bodianus speciosus
DeepLog1
Guinean parrotfish
Scarus hoefleri
DeepLog1
Honeycomb moray
Muraena melanotis
DeepLog1
Pacific burrfish
Chilomycterus reticulatus
DeepLog1
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations185
Charadrius alexandrinus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Sula leucogaster
Nearby OBIS observations6
Calidris alba
Nearby OBIS observations5
Conus crotchii
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cephalopholis taeniops
Nearby OBIS observations4
Arenaria interpres
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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