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Dive Spot Guide•
Cavala
Deep boat wall off Sal with sharks and schooling fish.
Local operator required
Boat logistics, depth control, and the deep-wall profile are best handled through the local charter.
Cavala is a guided boat wall dive off Sal, where a deep vertical face and open-water movement make the site best for experienced divers.
About Cavala
Cavala is a deep boat wall off Sal, with a steep drop, an overhang, and a sandy base that make the profile feel deliberately vertical. The site is best for experienced divers who want open-water movement, coral color, and seasonal shark encounters rather than a shallow reef cruise. On the right day the wall delivers clear-water light, schooling movement, and a straightforward deep profile that is best planned rather than improvised.
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Research Estimate At Cavala
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Cavala?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cavala Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 65m
Depth Note
The wall starts at 28 m and continues to about 65 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with May to September giving the best chance of hammerheads and tiger sharks.
Typical Conditions
Deep wall, limited current, open-water schooling fish, and seasonal shark passes.
Safety & Access At Cavala
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat Cavala as a deep wall dive, plan gas and narcosis limits, and keep shark encounters in normal wildlife perspective.
Access Restrictions
Experienced divers only; the wall begins deep and the site is mainly a boat-charter wall dive.
Legal Notes
No permit is listed for Cavala, but it is best handled through the local charter and the operator briefing.
Local Intel For Cavala
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Cavala is a deep wall dive that rewards experienced scuba teams with a clear vertical profile.
Freediving
Very experienced freedivers only, if at all; the wall starts deep and the site is primarily a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the key structure sits well below the surface.
Wildlife at Cavala
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cavala
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cavala
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
