STARLIGHT
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 - STARLIGHT offers some of Azores's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Starlight isn't your typical deep Azorean dive; it’s a shallow wreck, barely breaking the surface. We're talking a maximum depth of two metres, making it perfect for snorkelers or new divers getting comfortable with finning around something other than reef. What you get is the exposed structure of a fishing boat, half-submerged, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. Light filters through the skeletal remains, illuminating the colourful algae and small fish that have claimed it as home. It’s a gentle, relaxed exploration, a good warm-up or cool-down dive, and a nice change from the usual volcanic rock formations.
Typical STARLIGHT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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AZZURRO - Dive Academy
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Azores Sub Dive Center
Espírito Azul Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STARLIGHT
STARLIGHT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STARLIGHT, 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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