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Local dive-center page based in Tarrafal at Ponta de Atum.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ponta d'Tum
Shallow Tarrafal wall dive with a drift along the reef edge.
Close-to-shore wall/drop-off dive with a shallow plateau, drift line and current management needed on the day.
About Ponta d'Tum
Ponta d'Tum is a close-to-shore Tarrafal wall dive that starts on a shallow plateau and then drops into a steeper reef edge. Dives usually follow the lip of the drop-off as a drift, so the site feels more active than a flat reef but still manageable for careful reef divers. It suits people who want a current-aware route with good fish life rather than a simple still-water swim-through.
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Research Estimate At Ponta d'Tum
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Ponta d'Tum?
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Ponta d'Tum Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Dive begins on a shallow plateau around 10 m and reaches the drop-off edge around 30 m; the route is commonly worked as a drift along the wall.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer mid-morning windows usually giving the best read.
Typical Conditions
Shallow plateau close to shore, then a wall-like edge to about 30 m; dives often run as a drift along the lip.
Safety & Access At Ponta d'Tum
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift along the wall with current and depth awareness near the edge. The main risk is losing the lip of the drop-off or pushing too deep while following the contour.
Access Restrictions
Use a local guide or operator if you want to manage the drift safely; the site is close to shore but not a casual still-water swim-out.
Legal Notes
No special permit was confirmed in the sources; follow local operator guidance and Tarrafal access rules.
Local Intel For Ponta d'Tum
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Start on the plateau, then follow the wall edge as it drops deeper. The site rewards slow, controlled reef diving and good current reading more than speed.
Freediving
Possible only as a conservative shallow-plateau freedive in calm conditions; the main route is really a wall/drift dive and suits scuba better.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the interesting structure begins deeper and the wall is better suited to scuba or very conservative shallow work.
Wildlife at Ponta d'Tum
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ponta d'Tum
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ponta d'Tum
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
