Porto Santo · Volcanic boulder reef

Cabeço do Poio dive guide.

A known site near Ilhéu de Cima, with life-covered rocky blocks between 15 and 28 m.

Ilhéu de Cima framed by sandstone on Porto Santo, geographic context for Cabeço do Poio nearby

Depth

15-28 m

Level

Open Water with local guide

Access

Official tourism’s documented trip took roughly ten minutes by boat; confirm the day’s route.

Best season

Official tourism describes year-round potential, but the operator decides for swell, wind, visibility and experience.

Safety

The profile reaches 28 m and may have swell. Agree a maximum depth, control buoyancy and follow boat-ascent procedures.

Hours

No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.

Conditions

Porto Santo marine forecast.

Wave

0.9 m5 s

Swell

0.5 m4 s

Wind

8 kn22 deg

Sea temp

23.5 Csurface

Additional information

Local pages and official references.

Local operators

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