Pontinha Deep

Deep wall dive with diverse life and potential pelagics.

Boat Access
24m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Pontinha deep, is a captivating wall dive offering two distinct sections. The initial portion descends from 14 meters to a maximum depth of 30 meters, providing ample opportunity for exploration. A shallower area extends down to approximately 20 meters. This wall boasts numerous nooks and crannies, serving as habitats for a diverse array of marine life including lobsters, moray eels, and stingrays. The slope at the bottom transitions into deep blue waters, potentially offering sightings of large oceanic stingrays or even hammerhead sharks venturing upwards from these depths.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wall divesharkturtle

Marine Life

LobsterMoray eelStingrayHammerhead sharkParrotfishTrumpetfishGrouper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

The site features a deep profile reaching 40 meters, requiring advanced certification and experience with depth.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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