

Best for beginner divers, 14m, boat entry, moderate current.
Champignons is a wall dive located off the coast of Sal, Cape Verde, suitable for beginner divers. The site maintains a consistent depth of 14 metres. Access is strictly by boat due to significant surf and shore break conditions at the coastline. Divers encounter moderate currents and visibility that varies between 10 and 70 metres. The wall features crevices and rock formations that provide shelter for marine life, including nurse sharks, honeycomb morays, purplemouth morays, groupers, European parrotfish, and wrasses. Water temperatures range from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Guided tours are recommended to navigate the wall and locate resting marine life effectively.
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A guided tour is worth taking on your first visit here, as the guide will know exactly where the nurse sharks and morays are likely to be sitting along the wall. Book your boat entry through the on-site dive shop, which can advise on the best time of day to catch lighter currents.
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Depth
14m
Visibility
10-70m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers can observe nurse sharks, honeycomb morays, purplemouth morays, groupers, European parrotfish, and wrasses along the wall.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though a guided tour is recommended for the first visit.
The site has a consistent depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat dive. Entry from the shore is not possible due to surf and shore break conditions.
The site experiences moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 70 metres, with water temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius.
Diving at Champignons in Santa Maria requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Champignons in Santa Maria. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Champignons in Santa Maria are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.