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Dive Spot Guide•
Prison Break
Protected reef with parallel walls and easy guided-diving access.
Scuba DivingBeginner
A São Miguel coastal reef with two parallel walls, a shallow start, and enough structure for relaxed dives and longer wall exploration.
About Prison Break
Prison Break is a protected Azores reef on São Miguel with two parallel coastal walls and a gentle start before the profile opens into a longer wall section. It suits relaxed guided dives that want a calm, structured reef rather than a dramatic drop-off, while still giving experienced divers enough terrain for a slow look at reef life and small invertebrates.
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Research Estimate At Prison Break
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Prison Break?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Prison Break Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Natural reef with two parallel coastal walls and a shallow start before the wall profile opens out.
Best Season
June through September or early October is usually the easiest window; the site can still be dived outside that period when conditions cooperate.
Typical Conditions
Protected coastal reef with a shallow start and two parallel walls that give the site a sheltered, organized profile.
Safety & Access At Prison Break
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch for changing Atlantic swell and surface chop on exposed days; the reef is friendlier when the sea is settled.
Access Restrictions
Confirm the day's entry point and sea state with a local operator before heading out.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive and marine rules, respect any posted restrictions, and avoid touching reef life or moving stone features.
Local Intel For Prison Break
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The reef suits relaxed guided scuba dives, with a protected profile that works for newer divers and enough wall structure for a slower, more experienced look.
Freediving
Only the shallowest section would be appropriate for freediving, and only on very calm days; this is primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel spot. Confident snorkelers may use the shallow margin on very calm days with local confirmation.
Recent Logged Visits At Prison Break
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Prison Break
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
