

Best for intermediate divers, 16-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Calhau de São Pedro features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures at depths between 16 and 30 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers, offering visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres. While currents are generally mild, divers should manage buoyancy carefully to avoid surge and swell, which can push swimmers toward sharp coral and rock formations. The meeting of cold and warm currents in the Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve may create thermoclines. Divers can access the site from the shore, and local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters for those who prefer vessel-based entry.
-27.25115, -48.42200
Watch your positioning in the surge, particularly near the shallower reef sections where sharp rock and coral sit close to typical swimming lines. Entry timing on calmer swell days will make the shore entry significantly more comfortable and protect the reef structures.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
16-30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Feb
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Atlantic Spadefish, Porkfish, Bream, Bigeyes, Grunt, Goatfish, Sergeants, Flying Gurnard, Dusky Grouper, Pufferfish, Snake Eel, Wrasses, and Stargazer.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 16 to 30 metres and the presence of surge and sharp coral.
The site offers a depth range of 16 to 30 metres.
The site is accessible from the shore, though boat charters are also available in the area.
The site is primarily used for diving at depths of 16 to 30 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas are February. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Calhau de São Pedro in Bombinhas typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.