

Best for intermediate divers, 10-22m, boat entry, moderate current.
Cubos is a drift and reef dive located in the Mindelo Area of Cape Verde. The site features a reef structure that descends from 10 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents that can strengthen unexpectedly. Night diving is available, offering a different perspective of the reef. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb morays, wrasses, goldentail morays, trumpetfish, porcupinefish, pufferfish, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, arrow crabs, spotfin burrfish, European parrotfish, spiny lobsters, and cushion sea stars.
16.91490, -24.97510
The current at Cubos can shift from moderate to strong quickly, so brief your guide on your drift experience before the boat reaches the site. A boat dive with a guided tour is the practical choice here, particularly for your first visit.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-22m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb and goldentail morays, various wrasses, trumpetfish, porcupinefish, pufferfish, scorpionfish, arrow crabs, spotfin burrfish, European parrotfish, spiny lobsters, and cushion sea stars.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The presence of moderate currents that can strengthen quickly requires drift diving experience and good buoyancy control.
The reef drops from 10 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Cubos is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is classified as a dive site with depths between 10 and 22 metres, and boat access is required, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Cubos in (Cidade) Mindelo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.