Diving in Gulf of Guinea
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Gulf of Guinea's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Gulf of Guinea, province. This region features 6 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Gulf of Guinea has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
🏛️ Marine Hierarchy
🌍 Associated Countries
Countries in Gulf of Guinea (18)
🇦🇴Angola
🇧🇯Benin
🇨🇲Cameroon
🇨🇩Democratic Republic of the Congo
🇬🇶Equatorial Guinea
🇬🇦Gabon
🇬🇭Ghana
🇬🇳Guinea
🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau
🇨🇮Ivory Coast
🇱🇷Liberia
🇲🇱Mali
🇳🇬Nigeria
🇨🇬Republic of the Congo
🇸🇹São Tomé and Principe
🇸🇳Senegal
🇸🇱Sierra Leone
🇹🇬Togo
Sub-regions in Gulf of Guinea (5)
Gulf of Guinea Islands
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Gulf of Guinea Central
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Gulf of Guinea West
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Gulf of Guinea Upwelling
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Gulf of Guinea South
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Popular Spots in Gulf of Guinea (6)
Ilhéu das Cabras
Ilhéu das Cabras features a sandy bottom interspersed with seaweed and rocky areas near the island. This site is generally sheltered from wind and waves, making it suitable for introductory dives and basic divers. Marine life includes various species of puffer fish, turtles, trompete fish, and a diverse array of other fish, with a notable presence of turtles in the area.
Ilhéu das Cabras
Ilhéu das Cabras features a sandy bottom interspersed with seaweed and rocky areas near the island. This site is generally sheltered from wind and waves, making it suitable for introductory dives and basic divers. Marine life includes various species of puffer fish, turtles, trompete fish, and a diverse array of other fish, with a notable presence of turtles in the area.
Lagoa Azul
Lagoa Azul offers a beach entry point suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The site is known for its diverse marine life, including trompete fish, sea horses, turtles, glass eye fish, and squirt fish. Depending on the season, divers may encounter large schools of sardines. The sandy and rocky environment provides ample opportunities for exploration during both day and night dives.
Lagoa Azul
Lagoa Azul offers a beach entry point suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The site is known for its diverse marine life, including trompete fish, sea horses, turtles, glass eye fish, and squirt fish. Depending on the season, divers may encounter large schools of sardines. The sandy and rocky environment provides ample opportunities for exploration during both day and night dives.
Parede da Lagoa Azul
Parede da Lagoa Azul is accessed via a rocky shore entry, where divers should take caution due to the presence of slippery rocks and sea urchins. The dive site features a reef that is rich in marine life. During high tide, the entry into the water is facilitated, making it easier for divers. In the deeper areas, divers can observe larger fish preying on sardines, as well as sightings of sea horses and turtles.
Parede da Lagoa Azul
Parede da Lagoa Azul is accessed via a rocky shore entry, where divers should take caution due to the presence of slippery rocks and sea urchins. The dive site features a reef that is rich in marine life. During high tide, the entry into the water is facilitated, making it easier for divers. In the deeper areas, divers can observe larger fish preying on sardines, as well as sightings of sea horses and turtles.