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Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Sheltered muck dive for frogfish and night diving.
Pier-side shore access inside the Cabnav shipyards makes this a calm, confined muck dive with frogfish, eels, rays, and strong night-dive appeal.
About Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Cabnav (Muck Dive) is a sheltered shore-access muck site in Mindelo's Cabnav shipyards, where the pier and docked boats create a calm, confined working area for frogfish hunting, night diving, and training. It is best for divers who want close macro life, a controlled shallow profile, and an easy place to spend time searching the pier for hidden creatures and small schooling fish.
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Research Estimate At Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Cabnav (Muck Dive)?
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Cabnav (Muck Dive) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 10m
Depth Note
The site is a confined 3-10m muck profile protected by the pier and docked ships.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered, confined muck conditions with calm water, a 3-10m band, and night-dive appeal.
Safety & Access At Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Active shipyard traffic and night diving mean situational awareness matters.
Access Restrictions
Pier-side shore access inside the shipyards; keep to the pier route and the designated working area.
Legal Notes
Treat the Cabnav yard as a working area and follow local access rules.
Local Intel For Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The pier-side route makes the site easy to follow once you are in the water, and it works especially well for macro hunting and night dives.
Freediving
Freediving is secondary; the site is mainly built for scuba, macro hunting, and night dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary because the useful life is concentrated around the pier and substrate below the surface.
Wildlife at Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cabnav (Muck Dive)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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