

Best for intermediate divers, 7-32m, boat entry, mild current.
Baixinha in Porto Santo offers a diverse underwater environment featuring natural reef, wall formations, and an artificial reef. The site spans depths from 7 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers. Be aware of potential hazards including jellyfish and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, black moray, trumpetfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, arrow crab, European parrotfish, cleaner shrimp, kingfish, bream, Madeira rockfish, combers, and bigeyes. Facilities at the departure point include air fills, boat charter, changing rooms, showers, and a rinse station.
32.99940, -16.37250
Scan the artificial reef sections carefully at mid-water depth, around 15 to 20 metres, where the structure tends to concentrate marine life most visibly. Facilities at the departure point include air fills, boat charter, changing rooms, showers, and a rinse station, so you can travel light.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-32m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, black moray, trumpetfish, pufferfish, Turkish wrasse, arrow crab, European parrotfish, cleaner shrimp, kingfish, bream, Madeira rockfish, combers, and bigeyes.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Baixinha is a boat-only site; boat access is required.
The site is designated for diving and requires boat access, making it unsuitable for casual snorkelling.
Diving at Baixinha in Porto Santo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Baixinha in Porto Santo. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
Divers at Baixinha in Porto Santo should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Baixinha in Porto Santo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Baixinha in Porto Santo typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.