

Boris is a reef dive located off the coast of Sal, Cape Verde, featuring a structure that extends from 17 to 30 metres in depth. Divers can expect consistent visibility of 30 metres and mild currents. The site is accessed by boat. Marine life frequently observed includes wrasses, which are common, alongside uncommon sightings of nurse sharks, honeycomb morays, black morays, goldentail morays, groupers, spiny lobsters, scorpionfish, pufferfish, scrawled filefish, trumpetfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, and round fantail stingray. The site is suitable for divers comfortable with depths up to 30 metres and requires careful monitoring of depth and awareness of the local shark population.
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Access is by boat, so confirm departure times and operators locally before planning your day. With visibility locked at 30 metres and mild current, this site dives well at any time of day, but morning trips typically have calmer surface conditions.
Boat access is required due to the exposed coastline and swell conditions.
Recorded at this site
Depth
17-30m
Visibility
30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May
Common sightings include wrasses. Uncommon species recorded at the site include nurse sharks, honeycomb morays, black morays, goldentail morays, groupers, spiny lobsters, scorpionfish, pufferfish, scrawled filefish, trumpetfish, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, and round fantail stingray.
The site reaches depths of 17 to 30 metres and requires monitoring of depth and awareness of local shark populations, making it better suited for divers with appropriate experience for these depths.
The reef structure at Boris ranges from 17 metres down to 30 metres.
Access to Boris is exclusively by boat. You should confirm departure times and operators locally before planning your dive.
Boris is a dive site with a depth range of 17 to 30 metres, which is generally too deep for snorkelling.
Diving at Boris in Santa Maria requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Boris in Santa Maria. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Boris in Santa Maria are March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Boris in Santa Maria typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Boris in Santa Maria typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.