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Plateaux do Curralinho

Explore the captivating underwater world just off the coast, where you'll discover a stunning plateau teeming with diverse marine life. As you dive along the border between the rocky terrain and the sandy seabed, keep the rocky side to your right and delve into the hidden crevices to encounter a multitude of fascinating species. Occasionally, you may encounter a gentle drift current that allows you to effortlessly glide alongside the vibrant marine inhabitants.

Prepare to be mesmerized by an array of unique marine creatures, such as the captivating doctorfish, parrotfish, scorpionfish, moray eels, lobsters, stingrays, turtles, soldierfish, glassy-eyed fish, trumpet fish, and damselfish. With a bit of luck, you may even spot the occasional nurse shark or majestic manta ray.

This captivating dive site boasts excellent visibility of approximately 15 meters, making it ideal for divers of all levels, including beginners. The maximum depth reaches 18 meters, providing ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. Situated in Cape Verde, specifically near Tarrafal and Porto Novo, this location offers easy access to this underwater marvel.

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure and immerse yourself in the enchanting world beneath the surface at this remarkable dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Plateaux do Curralinho

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Plateaux do Curralinho

Depth

18m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Plateaux do Curralinho

Wave Height

1.26m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

25.3°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

9.05s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Plateaux do Curralinho
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Dive Score Chart for Plateaux do Curralinho

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.126666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.626666666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Plateaux do Curralinho: 06:00
Sunset at Plateaux do Curralinho: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Plateaux do Curralinho 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.26m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Plateaux do Curralinho
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Plateaux do Curralinho

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 Plateaux do Curralinho

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 Plateaux do Curralinho

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

Ideal Conditions for Plateaux do Curralinho

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 Plateaux do Curralinho

Plateaux do Curralinho 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: 40 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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