

Best for advanced divers, 5-33m, boat entry, moderate current.
Parede de Bitxon is a deep wall dive located off Porto Novo, Cape Verde. The site features a vertical drop starting at 5 metres and extending to a maximum depth of 33 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers experience moderate currents that can strengthen without warning, necessitating advanced certification and strong buoyancy control. Visibility ranges from 15 to 40 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and guided tours are available through local dive shops. Due to the potential for strong currents and the depth profile, divers should maintain close proximity to their guide and carry a surface marker buoy.
17.05500, -24.98530
Current strength can spike without warning along the wall, so stay close to your guide and agree on a current plan before entering the water. A surface marker buoy is essential for every diver on this boat-access site.
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Depth
5-33m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-26°C
Current
Moderate
No, this site requires advanced certification and solid buoyancy control due to the depth and potential for strong currents.
The wall drops from a shallow depth of 5 metres down to 33 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures range between 22C and 26C. Divers should expect moderate currents that can become strong, and visibility between 15 and 40 metres.
A surface marker buoy is essential for every diver at this site, and divers should stay close to their guide due to variable current strength.
Diving at Parede de Bitxon in Porto Novo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Parede de Bitxon in Porto Novo. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C.