Pipi da Menina
Prepare to encounter a remarkable variety of marine species during your dive. Keep an eye out for soldierfish, doctorfish, morey eels, nudibranchs, rays, nurse sharks, lobsters, parrotfish, trumpetfish, glasseye, and bigeye. With such an abundance of marine life, every moment of your dive will be filled with awe-inspiring encounters and unforgettable sightings.
This captivating dive site offers a visibility of 20 meters, providing divers with a clear and immersive experience. The maximum depth of the dive reaches 20 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located in Cape Verde, this dive site offers a unique opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful country. Conveniently situated close to Tarrafal - Monte Trigo (a 3 1/2-hour journey one way), as well as Porto Novo, this dive site is easily accessible to divers seeking a remarkable underwater adventure.
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable dive journey at this exquisite dive site. Discover the hidden treasures, marvel at the vibrant coral formations, and encounter an abundance of marine life. Book your dive experience today and immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for Pipi da Menina
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pipi da Menina
Depth
20m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Pipi da Menina
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
0.9 m/s
Water Temp
25.6°C
Visibility
11.2km
Cloud Cover
15%
Wave Period
9.65s
Air Temperature
22.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Pipi da Menina
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.862450604490501/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.317550604490501/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Pipi da Menina 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 1.24m (9.65s), Wind: 1 m/s
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 0.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pipi da MeninaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pipi da Menina
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 Pipi da Menina
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pipi da Menina
Ideal Conditions for Pipi da Menina
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
June
Visibility
17.5m / 57.4ft
February
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pipi da Menina
Pipi da Menina shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.9°C) and January the coldest (18.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 1, 2026