Ponta do Cintrão
Protected Area
Ponta do Cintrao
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Ponta do Cintrão offers some of Azores's richest diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Ponta do Cintrão gives you a solid intermediate dive down to 24 metres. It’s a good spot for exploring the volcanic rock formations common in the Azores. You’ll find some smaller reef fish tucked into the crevices and, if you keep an eye out, stingrays on the sandy patches. It’s a decent option if you’re looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents.
Typical Ponta do Cintrão 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ponta do Cintrão
Dive shops near Ponta do Cintrão
AZZURRO - Dive Academy
Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
Season Challenge diving center
Azores Low Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ponta do Cintrão
Ponta do Cintrão Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ponta do Cintrão, 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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