Dive-site story
Champinhon is a volcanic dive site off the coast of Sal, named for its distinctive mushroom-shaped basalt rock that rises from the seabed. Divers explore the extensive overhangs, fissures, and cavernous recesses carved underneath the main formation. Sandy plains wrap around the structure, providing a habitat for resting benthic rays and bottom-dwelling species.
Distinctive mushroom-shaped volcanic rock formation with deep undercut ledges
Sheltered overhangs that frequently hold resting nurse sharks and stingrays
Schools of reef fish congregating around the pinnacle structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize the late spring through autumn months, with lower trade wind intensity compared to winter.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guinean pufferfishSphoeroides marmoratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth morayGymnothorax nudivomer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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