Prison Break
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 - Prison Break offers some of Azores's richest cave diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Prison Break is a shallow shore dive, perfect for those taking their first fin strokes in the Azores. Down at 13 metres, you’ll find some interesting rock formations to explore. It’s a gentle introduction to the local underwater scene, without strong currents or tricky conditions. Good for beginners and those looking for an easy, relaxed dip.
Typical Prison Break Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 Prison Break
Dive shops near Prison Break
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 Prison Break
Prison Break Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Prison Break, 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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