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Dive Tribe

3.6 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Dive Tribe in Cape Verde offers year-round diving near Mindelo with healthy reefs and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
13.5 kn
Olas
1.02 m
Agua
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (69%)
Now: NE (38°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.7m

Próxima: Alta a las 00:00 (+0.09m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.4 m
▲ 00:00 · +0.09m ▼ 07:00 · -0.28m ▲ 13:00 · -0.04m ▼ 19:00 · -0.27m Ahora +0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.7 · very high Aire PM2.527 · moderate 06:28 18:39
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 18.5 1.1 9 0mm
09-19 16.4 1.1 9 0mm
09-20 13.6 1.02 8 1mm
09-21 12.2 0.92 9 1mm
09-22 16.3 0.96 9 0mm
09-23 19.7 1.16 9 0mm
09-24 16.1 1.12 9 0mm

About this spot

Dive Tribe is a dive operator based in Mindelo, Cape Verde's second-largest city. The site benefits from year-round diving conditions, making it accessible to travelers any season. Local reefs show no signs of coral bleaching stress, indicating healthy marine ecosystems. The spot has recorded 12 distinct species observations, giving divers good odds of encountering varied marine life. Community-generated videos provide real footage of conditions and wildlife, helping you plan your trip. Mindelo sits on São Vicente island, positioned in the northeast Atlantic. The region's volcanic geology and Atlantic currents create unique dive environments. Being outside a marine protected area, diving here operates under standard Cape Verde regulations. The year-round accessibility means you can book trips on your schedule without worrying about seasonal closures. Local marine life includes reef fish, rays, and pelagics common to Atlantic island systems. The 12 documented species give you a solid reference for what to expect. Three community videos offer firsthand views of typical conditions and encounters. This grassroots documentation helps set realistic expectations before you book.

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3334km · ~767kg · €14

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive at Dive Tribe?

Year-round diving is possible at Dive Tribe in Cape Verde. Conditions remain stable throughout the year, so book based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check current community videos for real-time conditions before your trip.

What marine life will I see?

Dive Tribe's reefs support at least 12 documented species, including reef fish, rays, and pelagic visitors. Reefs show no bleaching stress, indicating healthy populations. Community videos showcase typical encounters to help you prepare.

Do I need permits or special certifications?

Dive Tribe operates outside a marine protected area under standard Cape Verde diving regulations. Check with the operator directly for their specific certification requirements and any local registration needed for your dive.

How do I access Dive Tribe?

Dive Tribe is located in Mindelo, Cape Verde's second-largest city on São Vicente island. Fly into Cape Verde and arrange transport to Mindelo. Contact the operator for pickup and logistics details.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dive Tribe

0 km
4.6 (147 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 31+ times this month
Teléfono: +238 512 40 21
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Kite Club Zoë

5.4 km
4.0 (4 reviews) open now
Escuela de kite
Teléfono: +238 595 40 35
Horario: Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Kite School Salamansa

5.4 km
4.0 (4 reviews) open now
Escuela de kite
Teléfono: +238 595 40 35
Horario: Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

459 registros · 14 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Mesoplodon densirostris

Blainville's beaked whale
Mammalia · Ziphiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 ene 2019
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 ene 2019
×1registros

Paragaleus pectoralis

Atlantic weasel shark
Elasmobranchii · Hemigaleidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 nov 2017
×411registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 nov 2017
×12registros

Paragaleus pectoralis

Atlantic weasel shark
Elasmobranchii · Hemigaleidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 dic 2016
×10registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 oct 2016
×4registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 dic 2015
×10registros

Brachidontes puniceus

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2012
×1registros

Neritidae

Gastropoda · Neritidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 1995
×1registros

Selachii

Elasmobranchii
OBIS
Última observación:
12 ene 1986
×1registros

Chaetopleura caboverdensis

Polyplacophora · Chaetopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1980
×1registros

Sphaeriodiscus bourgeti

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 jul 1883
×1registros
Profundidad:
400–580 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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wind peaks May-Jun-Feb, calmest Sep-Jul-Aug, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (75/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Tarrafal — Drop-off Wall

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