Cape Verde

Pontinha

16–22 mMax Depth

boatEntry

42Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.4 m

13.8 s

Swell

1.3 m

12.3 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

27.8°C

Wind

11.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

12:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

18:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

00:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

06:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.6°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

18:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

06:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.6°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.6°C

18:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

Catalog depth16–22 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

Year-round

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: moderate

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

reefsalt 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

Blackbar hogfish

Bodianus speciosus

DeepLog3

Spiny starfish

Marthasterias glacialis

DeepLog3

Stout moray

Muraena robusta

DeepLog3

Beaded sea cucumber

Euapta lappa

DeepLog2

Bristle worm 113524

Hermodice carunculata

DeepLog2

Conger moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

DeepLog2

Coris atlantica

DeepLog2

Honeycomb moray

Muraena melanotis

DeepLog2

Longfin yellowtail

Seriola rivoliana

DeepLog2

Ornate wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

DeepLog2

Purplemouth moray

Gymnothorax vicinus

DeepLog2

Purple seastar

Ophidiaster ophidianus

DeepLog2

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

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