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Cannons
Cannons is a Porto Santo boat dive with cannons and a cave.
Boat access, a compact wreck-and-rock profile, and a small cave make this a short historical dive that works best in calm seas.
About Cannons
Cannons is a Porto Santo boat dive on Engrade Grande, better known for three cannons, scattered ammunition, and a small nearby cave than for a long swim. It is a compact historical dive with small fish, jacks, and occasional rays around the structure, and it feels best when the sea is calm enough for an easy boat run. Treat the cave conservatively and do not push the dive when the surface is choppy.
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Research Estimate At Cannons
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Cannons?
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Cannons Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 28m
Depth Note
The site centers on a compact mid-depth profile with a small cave and cannon field below the surface.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer conditions making the dive more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Boat access, a compact historical profile, and a small cave make this best when the sea is settled.
Safety & Access At Cannons
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentWaves
Safety Notes
Treat the cave as overhead space, and skip the dive if the sea is choppy.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive only; plan with a local operator and keep the cave conservative in rough water.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and marine-area rules for Porto Santo boat dives.
Local Intel For Cannons
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A compact boat dive around cannons and a small cave rewards an easy pace and careful buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target; the key features sit below casual breath-hold range and the site is better handled as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site because the main features sit below the surface and the boat setup is the natural access pattern.
Wildlife at Cannons
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cannons
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cannons
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
