Dive-site story
Located off the southwestern coast of Sal near Santa Maria, this site centers on a rocky drop-off and stepped volcanic ledge. Boulders and crevices provide shelter for resting nurse sharks and large moray eels, while schools of jacks and yellowtail snappers drift along the current-swept slope.
Volcanic shelf structure featuring fissures, undercut ledges, and rocky overhangs
Frequent encounters with nurse sharks resting under low ceiling shelves
Schools of pelagic fish cruising along the blue water drop-off
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water temperatures and calmest sea surface conditions around Sal.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round StingrayTaeniurops grabata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth MorayEnchelycore anatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead Sea TurtleCaretta caretta | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Guinean PufferfishSphoeroides marmoratus | Common |
Marine forecast
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