Pontinha

Cape Verde

Pontinha

5–25 mMax Depth
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
11.1 s
Swell
0.7 m
13.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
14.2 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°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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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: 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

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
Banded seabream
Diplodus fasciatus
DeepLog1
Myripristis jacobus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Charadrius alexandrinus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Calidris alba
Nearby OBIS observations8
Mulloidichthys martinicus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Thalassoma pavo
Nearby OBIS observations7
Aplysia dactylomela
Nearby OBIS observations6
Azurina multilineata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Diplodus prayensis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Gymnothorax vicinus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Scorpaena laevis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Aulostomus strigosus
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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