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Parede do Tarrafal
Parede do Tarrafal is a calm shore wall dive in Tarrafal Bay.
Shore-access Tarrafal Bay wall dive with a shallow rocky top, fish-filled holes and a relaxed bay profile for easy guided days.
About Parede do Tarrafal
Parede do Tarrafal is a shore-access wall dive in Tarrafal Bay on Santiago, Cabo Verde. A rocky plateau drops into a short wall with holes and schools of fish, making it a compact route with plenty of small-life detail. It is a relaxed reef for divers who like shallow structure, easy entries and a sheltered bay setting.
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Research Estimate At Parede do Tarrafal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Parede do Tarrafal?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Parede do Tarrafal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
Starts on a rocky plateau around 6 m and descends along the wall to around 20 m.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Shallow rocky plateau, wall and sandy pockets inside a sheltered bay.
Safety & Access At Parede do Tarrafal
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch the wall edge and stay close to the bay-side route if the briefing mentions any flow.
Access Restrictions
Shore access in Tarrafal Bay should be planned with a local dive center and the bay-side entry point.
Legal Notes
Follow local bay and dive-center rules for Tarrafal and the day’s briefing.
Local Intel For Parede do Tarrafal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Compact wall dive with rocky plateau, holes in the wall and a clear return toward the entry area.
Freediving
Freedive sessions can work on the shallow top, but the site is mainly a relaxed shore wall dive.
Snorkeling
The shallow bay and nearshore reef make snorkeling workable on calm days.
Wildlife at Parede do Tarrafal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Parede do Tarrafal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Parede do Tarrafal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
