Depth
Around 30 m
Porto Santo · Artificial-reef wreck
A Portuguese Navy corvette sunk in 2016 to create an artificial reef at around 30 m.

Depth
Around 30 m
Level
Advanced
Access
Boat dive with an active Porto Santo operator; confirm mooring, current, route and exterior-only profile.
Best season
Porto Santo is diveable year-round in suitable conditions; wind, swell and visibility decide the wreck trip.
Safety
The 30 m profile, structure and possible current require advanced certification, conservative gas, no untrained penetration and controlled ascent.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Wave
0.9 m5 sSwell
0.5 m4 sWind
8 kn22 degSea temp
23.5 CsurfaceAdditional information
Visit Madeira — Diving in Porto SantoIFCN — Porto Santo marine protected areas
Local operators
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