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 sits around 17°C.
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 NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (38.01, -27.76) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
16.79°C
62°F
Air Temperature
23.41°C
74°F
Wind Speed
6.92 m/s
13.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1022 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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