

Best for beginner divers, 18-42m, boat entry, mild current.
Parede do Sardinha is a wall and drop-off dive located off the east coast of Madeira. The site features a significant wall structure that descends from 18 metres to a maximum depth of 42 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be aware of potential boat traffic and mild currents. Visibility is consistently high at 30 metres. While the site is suitable for beginners, the depth requires careful monitoring. Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, trumpetfish, pufferfish, cleaner shrimp, giant doris, grey triggerfish, arrow crab, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, fangtooth moray, dusky grouper, common stingray, and great barracuda.
32.73812, -16.68305
Deploy a reef hook at 12-15 metres to hold position for orientation and photography rather than fighting the flow.
Boat access is required for this site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-42m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul
Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, trumpetfish, pufferfish, cleaner shrimp, giant doris, grey triggerfish, arrow crab, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, fangtooth moray, dusky grouper, common stingray, and great barracuda.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginners, though divers should remain mindful of the depth range of 18 to 42 metres.
The wall ranges from 18 metres to 42 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures range from 19C in the spring to 23C in late summer and autumn.
Diving at Parede do Sardinha in Parede do Sardinha requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Parede do Sardinha in Parede do Sardinha. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Parede do Sardinha in Parede do Sardinha are May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.