

Best for beginner divers, 7m, boat entry, mild current.
Fateixa is a reef dive site located off Sao Pedro in Cape Verde. The site is suitable for beginners, featuring a consistent depth of approximately 7 metres. Divers access the reef by boat, with typical dive durations lasting around 45 minutes. Conditions are generally manageable, with mild currents and visibility ranging between 15 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 23C in the cooler months to 27C during the warmer season. Hazards at this location include sea urchins and sharp coral, requiring divers to maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef structure.
16.83650, -25.08520
The highest elevation of the mountainous formation at the peak of Fateixa is 571 m.
Diving is made from rigid inflatable boats with trips lasting 10 to 30 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow, consistent depth of 7 metres and mild currents.
Access to this reef site is by boat only.
The average depth at this site is 7 metres.
Divers should be cautious of sea urchins and sharp coral present on the reef.
Diving at Fateixa in Mindelo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fateixa in Mindelo. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Fateixa in 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.
Fateixa in Mindelo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fateixa in Mindelo typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.