Atlantis Palace
This exceptional dive site features not one, but two additional entrances located in the shallow part for divers to explore. As you descend into the cavern, you'll be greeted by a mesmerizing sight - the entire ceiling covered in vibrant yellow coral polyps. This natural spectacle adds a touch of enchantment to your diving experience, creating a dazzling underwater landscape.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the chance to witness large schools of fish gracefully swimming from one entrance to the other. You'll have the opportunity to encounter magnificent creatures such as amberjacks, groupers, soldierfish, parrotfish, stingrays, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, lobsters, frogfish, nudibranchs, big eyes, Guinea Grunts, and Glasseye. Immerse yourself in the marine realm and witness the intricate ecosystem firsthand.
To enhance your dive experience, this site offers exceptional visibility of up to 15 meters, allowing you to admire the underwater scenery to its fullest extent. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all skill levels - from beginners to advanced.
Located in Cape Verde, this captivating dive site is in close proximity to Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo, Tunel do Farol, Paul, Cape Verde. With its stunning natural features and abundant marine life, this site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Embark on a journey like no other and explore the wonders of this captivating underwater oasis.
Diving Conditions Score for Atlantis Palace
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Atlantis Palace
Depth
17m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Atlantis Palace
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
20.2 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
23.48km
Cloud Cover
28%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
23.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Atlantis Palace
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.861666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.44m, Wind 20.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.4047/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Atlantis Palace 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.
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.44m (6.2s), Wind: 20.2 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 18.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Atlantis PalaceAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Atlantis Palace
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 Atlantis Palace
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Atlantis Palace
Ideal Conditions for Atlantis Palace
Water Temp
24.4°C / 75.9°F
July
Visibility
15.2m / 49.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Atlantis Palace
Atlantis Palace shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.4°C) and January the coldest (17.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 27, 2026