Ponta de Peça
Discover a captivating dive site just before reaching Tarrafal in Cape Verde. Descending from a rocky wall, this spot offers a unique underwater landscape stretching beyond 40 meters. The presence of large rocks creates an intricate network of holes, providing shelter for a diverse array of marine species. Occasionally, divers may encounter mild currents, adding to the excitement of exploring this site situated at a cape. Keep an eye on the blue expanse for thrilling surprises like graceful mantas.
Encounter various species such as doctorfish, soldierfish, trumpetfish, glassy fish, parrotfish, amberjacks, blackjacks, moray eels, and lobsters while exploring this site. Lucky divers may even have the rare chance to witness magnificent manta rays.
With a maximum depth of 40 meters and visibility up to 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers seeking an exciting and challenging underwater experience. Dive enthusiasts visiting Cape Verde will appreciate the proximity of this must-visit location to Tarrafal, making it a convenient choice for underwater exploration.
Encounter various species such as doctorfish, soldierfish, trumpetfish, glassy fish, parrotfish, amberjacks, blackjacks, moray eels, and lobsters while exploring this site. Lucky divers may even have the rare chance to witness magnificent manta rays.
With a maximum depth of 40 meters and visibility up to 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers seeking an exciting and challenging underwater experience. Dive enthusiasts visiting Cape Verde will appreciate the proximity of this must-visit location to Tarrafal, making it a convenient choice for underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Ponta de Peça
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ponta de Peça
Depth
40m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ponta de Peça
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
8.5 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
20.04km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
7.4s
Air Temperature
23.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ponta de Peça
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Dive Score Chart for Ponta de Peça
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.324523529411764/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.6386206896551725/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ponta de Peça : 06:00
Sunset at Ponta de Peça : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ponta de Peça 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
1:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.06m (7.25s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (7.65s), Wind: 7.9 m/s
Best Day
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 7.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ponta de Peça Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ponta de Peça
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 de Peça
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 de Peça
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Ponta de Peça
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 Ponta de Peça
Ponta de Peça 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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