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Operator page for Cavala with wall and coral description.
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Cavala, Sal
Boat-only deep wall dive with sharks and cup coral.
Experienced-diver boat site with a deep wall, overhang/cavern section, and big-fish potential; plan depth and gas conservatively.
About Cavala, Sal
Cavala, Sal is a boat-only deep wall dive off Sal Island with orange cup coral, a cavern and overhang section, and big-fish potential. It is best approached as an experienced-diver site with careful depth and gas planning rather than a casual reef cruise. The attraction is the dramatic vertical relief and the chance to see pelagic life on the wall.
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Research Estimate At Cavala, Sal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Cavala, Sal?
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Cavala, Sal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 65m
Depth Note
The wall begins around 28 m and continues into the low 40s before dropping deeper.
Best Season
May to September, when bigger sharks are more likely.
Typical Conditions
Deep wall, overhang, and open-water drop-off with large-fish potential.
Safety & Access At Cavala, Sal
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the overhang and cavern section as overhead exposure and keep depth and gas margins tight.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access.
Legal Notes
This is a serious deep dive with overhead exposure, so stay within certification limits and operator guidance.
Local Intel For Cavala, Sal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wall dive with an overhang and cavern, best suited to experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at Cavala, Sal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cavala, Sal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cavala, Sal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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