Arco do Cavaco
Protected Area
Caloura-Ponta da Galera - Ilha de S. Miguel
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Arco do Cavaco offers some of Azores's richest cave diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Arco do Cavaco offers a straightforward cave dive, good for newer divers keen to experience overhead environments. The maximum depth stays around 18m, making it accessible. We’ve found the light filtering through the archway to be particularly striking, illuminating the volcanic rock formations inside. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a relatively easy intro to cave diving in the Azores.
Typical Arco do Cavaco Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Arco do Cavaco
Dive shops near Arco do Cavaco
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AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
Azores Low Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arco do Cavaco
Arco do Cavaco Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arco do Cavaco, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.87, -25.92) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20.5–24.2°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
10 m/s
19.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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