São Tomé and Príncipe
Pedras Tinhosas East Reef
About this Dive Site
Description
Explore the lively East Reef of Pedras Tinhosas, a shallow underwater garden bursting with tropical fish. Keep an eye out for graceful stingrays gliding across the sandy bottom and curious moray eels peeking from their rocky abodes; you might even be graced by the presence of playful dolphins.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, August, September, October
Jan
Good visibility, potential for whale sharks.
Feb
Whale shark season, excellent conditions.
Mar
Transitioning out of dry season, visibility may decrease.
Apr
Start of rainy season, potential for plankton blooms.
More monthly highlights
May
Rainy season, increased plankton, good for macro life.
Jun
Rainy season, vibrant macro life.
Jul
End of rainy season, visibility improving.
Aug
Return of good visibility, potential for manta rays.
Sep
Manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Oct
Peak manta ray season, superb visibility.
Nov
Transitioning to rainy season, visibility may decrease.
Dec
Start of rainy season, good for macro photography.
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