Arcos Cruzeiro
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 - Arcos Cruzeiro offers some of Azores's richest cave diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Arcos Cruzeiro offers a straightforward dive to 25m, navigating a series of small archways and swim-throughs carved into the volcanic rock. We often spot schooling fish sheltering within the arches, alongside the usual suspects like moray eels and octopuses tucked into crevices. It’s a good choice for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed exploration of the Azores' unique volcanic topography, without strong currents.
Typical Arcos Cruzeiro Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 Arcos Cruzeiro
Dive shops near Arcos Cruzeiro
Season Challenge diving center
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 Arcos Cruzeiro
Arcos Cruzeiro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arcos Cruzeiro, 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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