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    Buracona dive site
    Sal, Cape Verde
    Paisagem Protegida Buracona-Ragona

    Buracona

    Best months: Aug–Nov

    Protected Area

    Paisagem Protegida Buracona-Ragona

    Why dive here

    Buracona is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeAug–Nov
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas
    Water22-28°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Buracona is probably better known for its "Blue Eye" cave, a sunlit grotto that's more a snorkel or free-dive spot than a full-on scuba trip. Dive boats will often drop you a little further out, letting you explore volcanic rock formations and some small swim-throughs. It's a decent second dive, good for newer divers looking for straightforward conditions and a bit of sheltered exploration.

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    CABO DIVING LDA

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    Cabo Verde Diving

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    Eco Dive School Cabo Verde

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buracona

    Buracona Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Buracona, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.61, -22.93) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.6–29.7°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    7.91 m/s

    15.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.5 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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