Depth
6-20 m
Faial · sheltered volcanic bay reef
Baía de Entre Montes dive guide.
A sheltered bay close to Horta with volcanic rock routes suitable for varied experience levels.
Level
Open Water with local guide
Access
Boat dive about five minutes from Horta in a generally sheltered bay; confirm the entry and circuit with the operator.
Best season
Faial’s regular operating season is mainly June to October; shelter does not replace a same-day sea-state decision.
Safety
Do not assume flat water from the bay setting. Maintain guide contact, buoyancy and awareness of boats during ascent.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Faial marine forecast.
Wave
0.8 m8 sSwell
0.6 m5 sWind
1 kn39 degSea temp
21.9 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
Visit Azores — Baía de Entre MontesHaliotis Faial — dive profiles
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Faial.
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