

Best for beginner divers, 1-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo is a sheltered bay on the western coast of Santo Antao, Cape Verde, featuring a vast black sand beach. The site is suitable for beginners, offering calm waters with mild currents. Snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. Visibility at the site typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Access is via a shore entry, making it a convenient location for those looking to snorkel in a protected environment. Water temperatures remain temperate throughout the year, ranging from 23C to 28C.
16.95630, -25.31070
Hire a local fisherman to take you back to Tarrafal by boat after hiking to Monte Trigo to enjoy the coastal views from the water.
Take a ferry from Mindelo to Porto Novo, then travel by road to Tarrafal. Public transport (aluguers) departs Porto Novo between 10:00 and 11:00, or hire a private taxi.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its sheltered bay, calm waters, and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Access to the water is via a shore entry from the black sand beach.
Yes, the site is highly rated for snorkelling, offering calm conditions and a sheltered bay environment.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tarrafal de Monte Trigo in Porto Novo. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo in Porto Novo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tarrafal de Monte Trigo in Porto Novo typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.