Santa Maria ยท Manta cleaning station

Ambrosio dive guide.

Santa Maria offshore site associated with manta rays in season, reached by boat when wind and swell allow.

Santa Maria island in the Azores

Depth

12-35 m

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Access

Santa Maria offshore site associated with manta rays in season, reached by boat when wind and swell allow.

Best season

Best known in summer months, especially when warm-water pelagic activity increases around Santa Maria.

Safety

Blue-water procedures, current awareness and strict no-chase wildlife conduct are essential.

Hours

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

Conditions

Santa Maria marine forecast.

Wave

1.6 m7 s

Swell

1.0 m5 s

Wind

16 kn75 deg

Sea temp

20.6 Csurface

Additional information

Local pages and official references.

Local operators

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