

Best for beginner divers, 12-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Sem Âncora is a boat-access site located 500 metres off the coast of Sao Pedro, Cape Verde. The topography features a combination of reef and wall structures ranging from 12 to 22 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 23 and 27 degrees Celsius. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring careful buoyancy management throughout the water column. This site is suitable for beginners, though the drift element makes guided tours advisable. Facilities including air fills and equipment rental are available for visiting divers.
16.86440, -25.06650
Although currents run mild most of the time, conditions can strengthen without much warning, so brief your guide before the dive and confirm the current plan at depth. An Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, and given the drift element, diving with a guide rather than independently is the smarter call for less experienced visitors.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-22m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though an Open Water certification is the minimum requirement. Due to the drift element and potential for changing currents, diving with a guide is recommended for less experienced visitors.
The site depth ranges from 12 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 500 metres from the shore. A boat is required to reach the location.
Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Currents are generally mild, but can strengthen without warning, so divers should monitor their buoyancy and stay close to their guide.
Monitor your buoyancy to manage currents throughout the water column. As this is a boat entry site, remain aware of surface traffic and ensure your exit point is clearly marked.
Diving at Sem Âncora in Mindelo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Sem Âncora in Mindelo. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sem Âncora in Mindelo. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.