MANTA DIVE CENTER
The dive site is conveniently located at Galo Resort, near the picturesque bay. It offers a suitable entry point for beginners with a ladder. However, it's important to note that the entry can be challenging due to waves. Once underwater, you'll have an abundance of exciting activities to explore. Discover a small cave, observe various sea creatures hiding in the wall, or embark on an anemone tour. There's so much to uncover in this captivating dive site.
Being nestled within a national park, this dive site boasts an impressive array of marine life. Expect to encounter an abundance of fish, making it a diver's paradise. Keep an eye out for groupers, tiger moray eels, sand eel fields, parrot fish, puffer fish, anemones, and Lancet ghost crabs.
With excellent visibility of approximately 15m and a maximum depth of 18m, this dive site provides ample opportunities for divers of all levels. It is particularly suitable for beginners, allowing them to gain valuable experience in a beautiful underwater environment.
Situated in Portugal, specifically at Galo, Rua Baden Powell, Caniço de Baixo, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-036, this location is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Being nestled within a national park, this dive site boasts an impressive array of marine life. Expect to encounter an abundance of fish, making it a diver's paradise. Keep an eye out for groupers, tiger moray eels, sand eel fields, parrot fish, puffer fish, anemones, and Lancet ghost crabs.
With excellent visibility of approximately 15m and a maximum depth of 18m, this dive site provides ample opportunities for divers of all levels. It is particularly suitable for beginners, allowing them to gain valuable experience in a beautiful underwater environment.
Situated in Portugal, specifically at Galo, Rua Baden Powell, Caniço de Baixo, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-036, this location is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for MANTA DIVE CENTER
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for MANTA DIVE CENTER
Depth
18m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for MANTA DIVE CENTER
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
2.6 m/s
Water Temp
21.7°C
Visibility
34.98km
Cloud Cover
33%
Wave Period
7.55s
Air Temperature
23.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for MANTA DIVE CENTER
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Dive Score Chart for MANTA DIVE CENTER
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.192664912280701/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.475794017094017/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at MANTA DIVE CENTER: 06:00
Sunset at MANTA DIVE CENTER: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at MANTA DIVE CENTER 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.
Best Overall
11:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.7m (7.6s), Wind: 0.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 1.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MANTA DIVE CENTERAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at MANTA DIVE CENTER
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 MANTA DIVE CENTER
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for MANTA DIVE CENTER
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0
November
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for MANTA DIVE CENTER
Water Temp
21.9°C / 71.4°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for MANTA DIVE CENTER
MANTA DIVE CENTER shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.9°C) and January the coldest (12.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 14, 2026
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