Dive-site story
A volcanic rock shelf along the southwestern coast of Sal features elongated ledges, fractures, and low overhangs. Divers drift along the rocky drop-off, peering under cavernous undercuts where sleeping nurse sharks and large stingrays rest on sandy patches while pelagic fish cruise the open water above.
Volcanic shelf architecture with overhangs and rocky cracks
Reliable encounters with nurse sharks tucked under ledges
Passing schools of jacks and Atlantic spadefish above the reef top
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water align with late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round stingrayTaeniurops grabata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black morayMuraena augusti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guinean pufferSphoeroides marmoratus | Common |
Marine forecast
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