MORRO DAS CAPELAS
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 - MORRO DAS CAPELAS offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Morro das Capelas offers a solid intermediate dive down to 22 metres, suitable for those comfortable with a bit of exposure. You'll navigate a series of submerged rock formations, keeping an eye out for resident schooling fish like barracuda and the occasional pelagic passing through. It's a good spot for a relaxed exploratory dive when conditions are calm, offering a genuine taste of the Azores' volcanic underwater landscape.
Typical MORRO DAS CAPELAS 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to MORRO DAS CAPELAS
Dive shops near MORRO DAS CAPELAS
AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Low Dive
Season Challenge diving center
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MORRO DAS CAPELAS
MORRO DAS CAPELAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MORRO DAS CAPELAS, 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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