Ponta d'Tum
Located just a short distance from the coast, this dive site offers a thrilling drop off experience. Beginning in a shallow plateau at around 10 meters, divers can venture towards the vibrant blue waters where they will encounter the edge of the drop off at approximately 30 meters. Drift diving along the edge allows for an immersive exploration of the diverse marine life that inhabits the wall.
Among the myriad species divers may encounter at this site are doctorfish, parrot fish, moray eels, amberjacks, tunas, soldier fish, trumpet fish, scorpion fish, black jacks, and rays.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Situated in the beautiful country of Cape Verde, specifically in the vicinity of EN3-SA-10, Tarrafal, Porto Novo, it offers a thrilling and unforgettable underwater experience.
Among the myriad species divers may encounter at this site are doctorfish, parrot fish, moray eels, amberjacks, tunas, soldier fish, trumpet fish, scorpion fish, black jacks, and rays.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Situated in the beautiful country of Cape Verde, specifically in the vicinity of EN3-SA-10, Tarrafal, Porto Novo, it offers a thrilling and unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Ponta d'Tum
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ponta d'Tum
Depth
27m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ponta d'Tum
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
8.4 m/s
Water Temp
25.3°C
Visibility
3.68km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
33.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ponta d'Tum
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Dive Score Chart for Ponta d'Tum
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.6/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.108440677966102/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ponta d'Tum: 06:00
Sunset at Ponta d'Tum: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ponta d'Tum 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
8:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.12m (8.75s), Wind: 1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 0.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ponta d'TumAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ponta d'Tum
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 Ponta d'Tum
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 Ponta d'Tum
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Ponta d'Tum
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ponta d'Tum
Ponta d'Tum 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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