Shark Point South

Cape Verde

Shark Point South

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-1)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
13.8 s
Swell
1.3 m
12.2 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
27.7°C
Wind
11.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
07:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
01:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°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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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

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
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 observations204
Conus crotchii
Nearby OBIS observations7
Ocypode cursor
Nearby OBIS observations4
Charadrius alexandrinus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Numenius phaeopus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Sula leucogaster
Nearby OBIS observations3
Calidris alba
Nearby OBIS observations2
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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