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Park-plan depth range and gorgonian habitat note.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bau de fora
Bau de fora is a boat-only seamount with currents and big life.
Local operator required
Boat access, park moorings, and exposure to currents make a local operator the practical default.
Open-sea Cap de Creus seamount with boat access, strong currents, waves, and a steep profile rich in gorgonians and red coral. Best for experienced divers on calm windows.
About Bau de fora
Bau de fora is an open-sea seamount inside Cap de Creus Natural Park with a steep drop from a shallow top into much deeper water. The site is boat-only, exposed to currents and waves, and best for divers who are comfortable planning around open-water conditions. Its appeal is the rich coralligenous structure, gorgonians, red coral, and the chance of big-fish encounters over a dramatic profile.
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Research Estimate At Bau de fora
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Bau de fora?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bau de fora Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 60m
Depth Note
Park materials and dive guides place the seamount between roughly 8 and 55-60 m, with a steep drop from the top.
Best Season
Year-round on calm weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Open-sea seamount with a steep drop, currents, waves, and rich life on the rock. It rewards calm-weather windows and careful route planning.
Safety & Access At Bau de fora
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Treat it as an advanced open-sea dive: plan the boat window, stay off the rocks, and keep buoyancy tight.
Access Restrictions
Far offshore and exposed to currents and waves, so it is best left to experienced divers on the right boat window.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside Cap de Creus Natural Park, so local rules and moorings apply.
Local Intel For Bau de fora
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Steep profile from shallow water to 60 m makes this a demanding scuba dive.
Wildlife at Bau de fora
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bau de fora
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bau de fora
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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