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Official Santo Antão listing for Ponta do Tubarão diving, depth, and difficulty.
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Ponta do Tubarão
Ponta do Tubarão is a channel dive with reef, sand, and schooling fish.
Ponta do Tubarão is best for current-aware divers who can handle fast depth changes and open-water structure; small-group logistics matter here.
About Ponta do Tubarão
Ponta do Tubarão is a channel-and-cape dive in Santo Antão with a fast-rising reef, white sand, and open-water stretches that can pull in schooling fish. It suits divers who are comfortable reading current and scanning the blue for larger visitors. The site feels more like a focused small-group dive than a casual swim.
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Research Estimate At Ponta do Tubarão
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Ponta do Tubarão?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ponta do Tubarão Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 35m
Depth Note
The reef tops out around 6 m with sand around 12 m, while the official listing gives a maximum depth of 35 m and a fast-rising profile.
Best Season
During the nurse shark mating season, when the site's signature shark action is most likely.
Typical Conditions
Fast-rising reef and sand profile with variable current, open-water stretches, and strong schooling-fish potential.
Safety & Access At Ponta do Tubarão
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents may occur during moon changes; maintain awareness of blue-water activity and plan the dive accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Small-group capacity, fast depth changes, and current-sensitive conditions make this a certified-diver site.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center guidance and current checks before you go.
Local Intel For Ponta do Tubarão
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a current-aware scuba site. The best dives are patient, buoyancy-controlled, and focused on the blue-water side as much as the reef.
Freediving
The shallow edge is only for very conservative breath-hold work; the moving-water, reef-to-sand profile is really a scuba setup.
Snorkeling
This is not a casual snorkel site. Only the calmest shallows suit surface work, and the main profile is better left to scuba.
Recent Logged Visits At Ponta do Tubarão
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ponta do Tubarão
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