Official Azores dive timing page with seasonal visibility and conditions guidance.
BURACO S. PEDRO is a reef wall dive in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel
BURACO S. PEDRO is a reef wall dive in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel
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BURACO S. PEDRO is a local reef wall in Ponta Delgada & Sao Miguel. It brings together são pedro crack is reached by a short boat ride and offers a shallow start around, descending to about. the site features a sandy bottom mixed with rocks and a wall-like section. shallow entry depth allows an easy start before descending to around. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want structure, buoyancy discipline, and an offshore profile.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
Public descriptions report a maximum depth of 30 m; the shallow starting depth is not consistently published.
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
Watch depth discipline on the wall and maintain buoyancy around the structure and cavities.
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 reef-wall dive with structure, buoyancy discipline, and a clear local briefing before entry.
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.
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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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