Santa Clara Arena
Protected Area
Feteiras
Why dive here
With 219+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and hammerhead sharks - Santa Clara Arena offers some of Azores's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Santa Clara Arena is a good spot for newer divers in the Azores. The site sits around 21m deep, making it manageable for those still building confidence. We often see schools of sea bream here, and sometimes an octopus peeking out from the rocks. It's a relaxed dive, a nice introduction to the local conditions.
Typical Santa Clara Arena 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Santa Clara Arena
Santa Clara Arena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Santa Clara Arena, 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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