Cape Verde

Calhau

5–25 mMax Depth

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

10.6 s

Swell

0.5 m

9.8 s

Current speed

0.5 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

27.3°C

Wind

12.2 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

00:15–00:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

06:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

12:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

18:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

00:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

06:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

12:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

18:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.4°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 27.2°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

18:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.4°C

Catalog depth5–25 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 26.5°

Jan23.0°

Feb22.3°

Mar22.4°

Apr22.7°

May23.2°

Jun23.7°

Jul24.6°

Aug25.8°

Sep26.5°

Oct26.5°

Nov25.7°

Dec24.3°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 15 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

salt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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

Ragged sea hare

Aplysia dactylomela

DeepLog2

Rock-pool blenny

Parablennius parvicornis

DeepLog1

West African goatfish

Pseudupeneus prayensis

DeepLog1

Atlantic weasel shark

Paragaleus pectoralis

Nearby OBIS observations291

Antennarius pardalis

Nearby OBIS observations1

Arenaria interpres

Nearby OBIS observations1

Cocos nucifera

Nearby OBIS observations1

Epiactis vincentina

Nearby OBIS observations1

Pluvialis squatarola

Nearby OBIS observations1

Similiparma hermani

Nearby OBIS observations1

Stegastes imbricatus

Nearby OBIS observations1

Trochita trochiformis

Nearby OBIS observations1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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