Baixa das Bicudas Suggest edit

Portugal Suggest Add region

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–21.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Baixa das Bicudas is a popular dive site located off the coast of Porto Santo, known for its vibrant marine life and underwater rock formations. The site features a variety of topography, including reefs and drop-offs, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

Divers can expect to see a range of marine species, including colorful fish, octopuses, and possibly larger pelagic species. The underwater landscape is characterized by rocky structures and sandy bottoms, providing diverse habitats for marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–21.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand reef Suggest edit

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