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The route and visibility are easier to manage with a local guide.
Vertical lava-rock wall with nooks, two depth sections, and a deeper-blue slope on Sal.
About Pontinha
Pontinha is a boat dive on Cape Verde’s Sal Island built around a vertical lava-rock wall. The route drops through a series of nooks and crannies that shelter small critters, then continues into a deeper blue slope where the site becomes more of a big-wall experience. It is a solid choice for divers who want rock scenery, ledges, and a more exposed Cape Verde profile rather than a soft coral reef.
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Research Estimate At Pontinha
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Pontinha?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pontinha Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 30m
Depth Note
The wall starts around 14m and drops to 30m, with deeper and shallower routes around the same feature.
Best Season
July to August
Typical Conditions
A lava-rock wall with nooks and crannies, two depth sections, and variable visibility.
Safety & Access At Pontinha
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; timing matters because conditions can be less clear in the wrong season.
Legal Notes
No site-specific legal restriction identified.
Local Intel For Pontinha
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A lava wall dive with a deeper section around 30m and a shallower section around 20m.
Freediving
The shallower wall section can suit experienced freedivers, but the site is mainly a scuba wall.
Snorkeling
This is not a classic snorkel site; the important features sit below the surface on the wall.
Wildlife at Pontinha
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pontinha
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pontinha
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
