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Navio a Vapor

Discover a hidden gem beneath the water's surface - a captivating wreck that remains nameless but is believed to be an ancient work ship. This compact yet enchanting dive site offers a glimpse into the past, scattered across an expansive area of approximately 80 meters. Despite its shallow location, reaching an average depth of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 11 meters, it presents a challenge with unpredictable sea conditions.

Prepare to be mesmerized as you embark on this underwater adventure. The wreck has transformed into a vibrant ecosystem, teeming with an abundance of marine life. Encounter majestic schools of bigeye, soldierfish, and butterfly fish dancing gracefully among the submerged wreckage. Marvel at the striking colors of doctorfish, damzel, parrot fish, and seabreams that adorn this captivating dive site. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive lobsters, scorpion fish, moray eels, and grouper that call this underwater paradise home.

Located off the coast of Cape Verde in the captivating Bufadouro region, this dive site offers an optimal diving experience for beginners. With a maximum depth of 9 meters and visibility reaching up to 10 meters, divers of all levels can immerse themselves in the beauty of this hidden treasure.

Unleash your inner explorer and dive into the captivating depths of this mysterious wreck. Book your adventure today and embark on an unforgettable journey in the waters of Cape Verde.

Diving Conditions Score for Navio a Vapor

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Navio a Vapor

Depth

9m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Navio a Vapor

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

25.4°C

Visibility

32.26km

Cloud Cover

55%

Wave Period

8.05s

Air Temperature

22.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Navio a Vapor
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Dive Score Chart for Navio a Vapor

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.97103448275862/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 16.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.582791611479029/10.

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

Sunrise at Navio a Vapor: 06:00
Sunset at Navio a Vapor: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Navio a Vapor 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.8m (7.25s), Wind: 16.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 16.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Navio a Vapor
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Navio a Vapor

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 Navio a Vapor

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Navio a Vapor

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Navio a Vapor

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.7°C / 71.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Navio a Vapor

Navio a Vapor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 19, 2026

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