House Reef Ponta Delgada
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 - House Reef Ponta Delgada offers some of Azores's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Ponta Delgada’s House Reef is an easy shore dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon dip or a shakedown dive after a long flight. It’s mostly volcanic rock formations with some sandy patches, though don’t expect a riot of colour. We usually spot schools of barracuda cruising the deeper sections, and there are always plenty of damselfish darting between the rocks. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices; they’re surprisingly common here. It’s a solid pick for beginners getting comfortable with their buoyancy, or anyone wanting a low-key dive right from the city.
Typical House Reef Ponta Delgada Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to House Reef Ponta Delgada
Dive shops near House Reef Ponta Delgada
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 House Reef Ponta Delgada
House Reef Ponta Delgada Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for House Reef Ponta Delgada, 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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