Depth
15-28 m
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.
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 m6 sSwell
0.5 m4 sWind
8 kn23 degSea temp
23.5 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
Visit Madeira — Diving in Porto SantoIFCN — Porto Santo marine protected areas
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Porto Santo.
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