Angola
Benguela Wall
About this Dive Site
Description
Benguela Wall plunges to depths of 40 meters, adorned with a vibrant tapestry of corals and sponges. This dramatic drop-off teems with life, offering encounters with schools of snapper, barracuda, and the occasional majestic manta ray or shark.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 25°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C |
Peak Season
March, April, May, September, October
Jan
Good chance of seeing humpback whales migrating offshore.
Feb
Continued whale sightings, potential for dolphins.
Mar
End of rainy season, clearer waters. Pelagic fish becoming more common.
Apr
Excellent visibility. Start of sardine run offshore.
More monthly highlights
May
Sardine run continues, attracting larger predators like tuna and sharks.
Jun
Cooler waters, but still good marine life. Possible sightings of seals.
Jul
Peak of the cooler season. Good for observing bottom-dwelling species.
Aug
Similar to July, with consistent marine life.
Sep
Water starts to warm up. Visibility improves. Beginning of plankton blooms.
Oct
Plankton blooms attract smaller fish, which in turn attract larger pelagics.
Nov
Warmer waters. Humpback whales begin to arrive for breeding season.
Dec
Continued whale sightings. Increased activity of dolphins.
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