Official Azores dive timing page with seasonal visibility and conditions guidance.
Baixa das Cracas is a islet dive dive in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel
Baixa das Cracas is a islet dive dive in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel
Baixa das Cracas is a local islet dive in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel. It brings together this dive site is around the vila franca do campo islet and features numerous swim-throughs and passages, with a sandy route at about. conditions can include significant swell and some current, which can affect comfort and navigation through the passages. swim-throughs and passages make this a varied scuba dive, with a sandy section around. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want a boat-led island plan and a bit more Atlantic character.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m+
Depth Note
Public descriptions do not consistently publish a shallow starting depth.
Best Season
June through November is usually the most comfortable stretch, though diving is possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
Visibility and current vary with season, but the island can deliver excellent water clarity on the better months.
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 islet 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 Azores dive timing page with seasonal visibility and conditions guidance.
Portugal Dive Sao Miguel listing with many named sites and short descriptors.
Sao Miguel operator page with site context, seasonality, and practical diving info.
Sao Miguel activities brochure with dive-season and island logistics context.
Azores destination guide with Sao Miguel dive-site context and conditions.
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