Depth
24-27 m
Matosinhos · wreck and artificial reef
Batelão Cantanhede dive guide.
The degraded Cantanhede barge, with petrified cement cargo, rests on sand near the Douro mouth.
Level
Advanced with local wreck guide
Access
Boat dive from Leixões/Matosinhos; current, mooring and descent are operator-selected.
Best season
Trips require suitable North Atlantic wind, swell, visibility and current.
Safety
Strong current, degraded metal and ghost nets are documented. Stay outside without training, carry cutting tools and preserve material.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Matosinhos marine forecast.
Wave
0.7 m5 sSwell
0.5 m3 sWind
2 kn112 degSea temp
19.2 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
CS Diving Center — local sitesSubmania — local sitesPortugalDive — Batelão Cantanhede
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Matosinhos.
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