ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE
Protected Area
Porto das Capelas-Ponta das Calhetas
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Ilhéu de São Roque is a straightforward shore dive, perfect for those getting comfortable in the water. It’s shallow, only 11 meters deep, and pretty protected from strong currents. We often spot schools of juvenile fish here, and it's a calm spot to practice buoyancy or even try out your camera. If you're new to diving, or just looking for an easy, relaxing afternoon in the Azores, this fits the bill.
Typical ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE 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 ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE
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Season Challenge diving center
AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Low Dive
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE
ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE, 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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