Cavala
Protected Area
Reserva Natural Ponta de Sinó
Why dive here
Cavala 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.
Cavala is a drift dive off Sal, moving along a sandy bottom interspersed with rocky outcrops. We typically see schools of barracuda and often encounter larger pelagics like tuna cruising past. It's an easy drift, making it suitable for newer divers comfortable with current, looking for a relaxed journey with potential for big fish sightings.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cavala
Cavala Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cavala, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.61, -22.93) (1km away)
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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