

Best for beginner divers, 10-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Christine Plateaux is a shallow reef dive located off Porto Novo, Santo Antao. The site features a drift profile with depths ranging from 10 to 14 metres, averaging 10 metres. Divers experience visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and the site is suitable for beginner divers. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring of conditions before entry. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards while maintaining a tight group during the drift.
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Because currents can strengthen without much warning at this site, confirm conditions with your boat crew on the morning of the dive and keep your group tight during the drift. Facilities are not guaranteed, so carry everything you need on the boat.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-14m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though it requires boat access and awareness of changing current conditions.
The site depth ranges from 10 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange a local operator for access.
Hazards include strong currents, surf breaks during entry, boat traffic, and potential entanglement hazards.
Diving at Christine Plateaux in Porto Novo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Christine Plateaux in Porto Novo. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Christine Plateaux in Porto Novo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Christine Plateaux in Porto Novo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.