Dive-center page listing São Macário among its Cape Verde dives and night-dive options.
Easy wreck dive in Mindelo Bay
Easy wreck dive in Mindelo Bay
São Macario is an easy wreck dive in Mindelo Bay, with a simple hull shape and an artificial-reef profile that makes the site readable from the first drop. The wreck is long enough to feel like a proper route, but the main draw is the fish life around the structure rather than a technical wreck challenge. Plan it as a boat dive with controlled buoyancy, and treat any interior space as overhead territory only if you are qualified for wreck entry.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 15m
Depth Note
The wreck is reported at a maximum depth of 15 m and is accessible on the exterior to all divers.
Typical Conditions
Calm boat wreck with limited current and a clear hull shape in Mindelo Bay.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay on the exterior unless you are wreck trained, watch for snag points, and keep the anchor line in sight on the return.
Access Restrictions
The exterior suits all levels, but penetration is only for qualified wreck divers with the right briefing.
Legal Notes
Do not enter the wreck without the right certification and follow local boat-diving guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An accessible wreck dive with a reported maximum depth of 15 m, suitable for all diver levels.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-center page listing São Macário among its Cape Verde dives and night-dive options.
Travel/diving guide covering year-round São Vicente diving and the São Macário wreck.
Operator page tying São Macario to Mindelo-based dive logistics.
Directory entry with the wreck description, depth, boat access, limited current, and visibility notes.
Exact site page with the wreck length, boat access, and visibility baseline.
Independent scientific article that identifies São Macário as an 80 m wreck in Mindelo Bay at about 15 m max depth.
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