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Scuba dive sites around Faial.
Compare Azores wrecks, reefs and coastal dives by depth, level, access, season and safety notes.
Faial · sheltered volcanic bay reef · 6-20 m
Baía de Entre Montes
Open Water with local guideA sheltered bay close to Horta with volcanic rock routes suitable for varied experience levels.
Open dive site
Faial · volcanic wall and crater boundary · 7-50 m; route-dependent
Boca das Caldeirinhas
Open Water to technical, operator-selectedA steep volcanic wall at the Caldeirinhas crater boundary, with shallow recreational and much deeper technical options.
Open dive site
Faial · underwater archaeological reef · 18-22 m
Canhões de Entre Montes
Open Water with local guideThree rocks hold conserved cannons and artifacts from Horta harbour in an underwater archaeological reserve.
Open dive site
Faial · artificial-reef barge wreck · 21-26 m
Pontão 16
Advanced Open WaterA 40 by 17 metre barge deliberately sunk in 2003 as an artificial reef, with no accessible interior entry.
Open dive siteLive conditions
Faial marine forecast snapshot.
Swell
0.4 m12 sWind
11 kn74 degSea temp
22.4 CsurfaceAir temp
20.3 C20–21 CUV index
8daily maxOpen-Meteo forecast data changes quickly; confirm sea state, visibility and boat plans with your operator.
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