Official Madeira tourism article describing visibility, protected waters, and varied dive sites.
Baixa da Cruz is a shore dive dive in Madeira
Baixa da Cruz is a shore dive dive in Madeira
Baixa da Cruz is a local shore dive in Madeira. It brings together baixa da cruz is an offshore dive near machico, close to shore, starting in very shallow water and descending along a small peak toward deeper terrain. the site slopes down to a sandy bottom around and is known for black coral and large schools of fish around the seamount. a sloping scuba dive that begins shallow and descends to roughly over a sandy bottom. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want shore logistics and a simple entry plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 35m
Depth Note
Public descriptions report a maximum depth of 35 m; the shallow starting depth is not consistently published.
Best Season
Year-round; late spring through autumn usually gives the most comfortable sea state.
Typical Conditions
Often clear, relatively protected waters with only occasional current; some exposed sites can still feel lively.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep a normal buoyancy and sea-state check before entry, and follow the local operator briefing.
Access Restrictions
Plan the local shore entry and exit carefully.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and local marine-area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided shore dive dive that rewards steady buoyancy and a normal local briefing.
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
Official Madeira tourism article describing visibility, protected waters, and varied dive sites.
Madeira operator page with water temperature, visibility, and site logistics.
Portugal Dive Madeira and Porto Santo overview with many named dive sites and broad destination framing.
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