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Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Swallow Bay is a popular dive location in Cape Verde, offering a delightful combination of sandy and rocky terrain. This dive spot is situated in a bay teeming with vibrant marine life, making it a haven for divers of all levels. The ease of entrance and exit to and from the water, along with the gradual descent from 2/3 meters to a maximum depth of 15 to 18 meters, ensures a smooth and enjoyable diving experience.

One of the remarkable features of Swallow Bay is its function as a maternity site, attracting an abundance of small marine creatures. It's not uncommon to encounter moray eels and pufferfish during your dive, as they are resident species that can be found in approximately 90% of dives at this location.

With its average visibility of 11 meters and maximum depth of 12 meters, Swallow Bay is suitable for divers of all skill levels, be it beginners, advanced divers, or even experts. So whether you're just starting your underwater adventures or seeking a new thrilling dive, this captivating dive site offers an unforgettable experience.

Swallow Bay is conveniently located near Hotel Praiamar Oásis Atlântico, on Avenida Rotary International in Prainha, Praia, Cape Verde. So, if you're looking for a memorable dive in a stunning natural setting, make sure to include Swallow Bay in your Cape Verde itinerary.

Diving Conditions Score for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Depth

12m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Wave Height

1.24m

Wind Speed

23.8 m/s

Water Temp

25.1°C

Visibility

32.54km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

10.05s

Air Temperature

23.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.32807943615257/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 24.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.70581421319797/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Atlanticus Diving - House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Atlanticus Diving - House Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Atlanticus Diving - House Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.24m (10.05s), Wind: 24.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.22m, Wind: 18.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9

Ideal Conditions for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.8°C / 76.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.2m / 40.0ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Atlanticus Diving - House Reef

Atlanticus Diving - House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (24.8°C) and January the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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