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Official Porto Santo diving write-up with year-round conditions.
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Pedra do Ginja
Pedra do Ginja is a Porto Santo boat dive with clear water and iconic fish life.
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Usually accessed through Porto Santo dive centers and boat trips.
Pedra do Ginja is a Porto Santo boat dive on volcanic rock and white sand, known for a resident dusky grouper, calm water, and easy-to-read terrain.
About Pedra do Ginja
Pedra do Ginja is a boat-access volcanic reef off Porto Santo, with basalt columns, rocks, boulders, and white sand. A friendly dusky grouper often follows divers through the site, and the area is known for rays, sand eels, and occasional moray eel encounters. It is usually dived as a relaxed second drop because the rock structure is easy to read, the water is often clear, and the sheltered setting keeps the profile comfortable for planning.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Ginja
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Pedra do Ginja?
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Pedra do Ginja Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 21m
Depth Note
Entry is about 17 m and the maximum depth reaches 21 m, so this is best treated as a deeper boat dive.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Basalt columns, rocks, and boulders over white sand with clear water and calm conditions most days.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Ginja
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use the boat briefing and keep clear of the entry and exit path.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Porto Santo is a Biosphere Reserve, so standard reserve rules and operator briefings apply.
Local Intel For Pedra do Ginja
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive over volcanic rock and white sand with a resident grouper, rays, and sand eels.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the depth and boat logistics suit scuba better than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use here, but the sheltered water can make shallow surface exploration comfortable in calm weather.
Wildlife at Pedra do Ginja
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Ginja
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Ginja
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
