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Atlantis Palace

Discover the magnificent beauty of a large cavern with a sandy bottom, perfect for diving enthusiasts. Begin your dive at the deepest entrance and prepare yourself for an incredible adventure as you explore the hidden wonders within the cavern. Keep your eyes peeled for various species that call this place home.

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

7.1
Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Atlantis Palace
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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.

Sunrise at Atlantis Palace: 06:00
Sunset at Atlantis Palace: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.44m (6.2s), Wind: 20.2 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 18.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Atlantis Palace
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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

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

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

Best Months for Atlantis Palace

January
Score: 9.5
December
Score: 9.5
November
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for Atlantis Palace

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.4°C / 75.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.2m / 49.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 27, 2026

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