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Ponta Da Passagem

Sesimbra canyon-and-wall dive on a rocky passage.

ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
ReefWall
Local operator required

Boat support, timing, and sea-state checks are part of the normal dive setup.

Boat-based Sesimbra site near Cabo Espichel with a rocky passage, vertical walls, and calm-day planning.

About Ponta Da Passagem

Ponta da Passagem is a boat-access canyon-and-wall dive near Cabo Espichel in Sesimbra. The route follows a rocky passage beside vertical walls with sponges, anemones, kelp, and varied small life, so it suits calm-day scuba and benefits from local boat timing and park-aware planning.

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Research Estimate At Ponta Da Passagem

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VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthModerate surge

Where Is Ponta Da Passagem?

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Ponta Da Passagem Planning Details

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Reported Depth

6m - 20m

Depth Note

Guides place the usable canyon-and-wall profile around 6-20 m, with some routes staying shallower and a deeper side line reaching about 20 m.

Best Season

April to June and October to November

Typical Conditions

Canyon-and-wall dive with a rocky seabed, medium visibility, and strong sensitivity to sea state near Cape Espichel.

Safety & Access At Ponta Da Passagem

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Low visibilityStrong currentWaves

Safety Notes

Choose calm sea days and follow local boat briefings because waves and currents can shift quickly near the cape.

Access Restrictions

Boat access is the normal approach; rough-sea days are a poor fit and a local operator is the practical way to run the dive.

Legal Notes

Sesimbra sits inside a protected marine-park setting, so use authorized operators and follow park rules.

Local Intel For Ponta Da Passagem

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Scuba

A calm-day boat dive with a rocky passage and wall sections suited to beginner-to-intermediate scuba.

Freedive

Not a primary freedive site; the passage and sea-state sensitivity make it better for scuba.

Snorkel

The site is scuba-first; snorkeling is better done elsewhere in Sesimbra.

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Wildlife at Ponta Da Passagem

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