Dive-site story
São Macário sits along the rugged volcanic coastline of São Vicente. Boulders, crevices, and ledges dominate the seafloor, providing shelter for Atlantic reef dwellers against prevailing currents. Divers navigate through rocky corridors where schools of fish hover over volcanic basalt shelves.
Volcanic topography featuring large basalt boulders, overhangs, and swim-through channels
Frequent sightings of moray eels sheltered within narrow bedrock crevices
Rich macro life nestled among algae-covered rock surfaces
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 ocean temperatures and calmer surface conditions between prevailing trade winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeycomb morayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaena maderensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape Verde parrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black nudibranchTambja ceutae | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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